Royal Ascot Second Day 2020

SECOND DAY

ROYAL ASCOT 2020

Official Programme

Complimentary

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Contents Royal Ascot 2020 - Taking Place Safely Behind Closed Doors

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Official Partners & Suppliers

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Royal Ascot - Race Histories

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How to Read Your Racecard

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First Race

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Second Race

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Third Race

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A History Of Ascot

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QIPCO British Champions Series - Categories Explained

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Fourth Race

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The Impact Of Coronavirus

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Fifth Race

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Ascot’s Sponsors

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Sixth Race

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Seventh Race

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Racing Notices

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Race Conditions

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Officials

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Royal Ascot 2020 – Taking place safely behind closed doors Following government approval, British racing resumed along with several other professional sports on 1st June, under strict guidelines and protocols established by the British Racing Authority (BHA) with Public Health England.

Those attending will be required to travel directly to and from the fixtures, with the vast majority able to do this via car and without using public transport.

Attendance at Royal Ascot is extremely limited only to those who are absolutely required to operate the meeting. This includes essential BHA and racecourse staff, medical personnel, vets, one trainer per yard, one racing groom per horse, jockeys, horsebox drivers and a limited number of media.

All attendees at Royal Ascot will have to pass a mandatory three-stage health screening.

This includes: 1 - An online education module to ensure attendees have a baseline understanding of COVID-19.

2 - An online health questionnaire – completed at least seven days prior to planned attendance.

3 - Screening/temperature checks on arrival at the racecourse.

Everybody will also be required to have adequate photo ID to prove identity.

If anybody fails the screening, they will not be allowed entry to the racecourse.

As a non-contact sport taking place outdoors, the risk of virus transmissions are recognised to be lower. The vast majority of the race meeting can be run whilst maintaining social distancing guidelines and dedicated social distancing officers will be on site to ensure these guidelines are maintained at all times.

There are a small number of situations where social distancing will not be able to be maintained, albeit very briefly, such as legging up or loading horses into the stalls.

PPE and/or face coverings will be worn within the racecourse by personnel who are unable to maintain social distancing. This will include jockeys, stalls handlers, stable staff, trainers and veterinary teams.

Field sizes have been limited to 24 at Royal Ascot to help ensure social distancing throughout the site.

For more information on how racing at Royal Ascot and other racecourses is taking place safely, please visit the British Horseracing Authority website: https://www.britishhorseracing.com/regulation/covid-19-coronavirus-industry-guidance-and-updates/

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Royal Ascot - Race Histories 1.15pm

The Silver Royal Hunt Cup (Handicap)

Run over Ascot’s famous Straight Mile and open to three-year-olds and upwards, today’s opening race is one of six to have been added to the Royal Meeting’s race programme in 2020. A consolation race for The Royal Hunt Cup, it allows those horses who missed the cut for this afternoon’s Heritage Handicap the chance to bid for Royal Ascot glory.

1.50pm

The Hampton Court Stakes (Group 3)

The Hampton Court Stakes was originally part of the Saturday Heath Day card, under the title of The New Stakes, and joined Royal Ascot as part of the Golden Jubilee celebrations in 2002. It became The Tercentenary Stakes and was promoted to a Group 3 when Ascot Racecourse celebrated 300 years since its inauguration in 2011, reverting to The Hampton Court Stakes in 2017. The ten-furlong contest, restricted to three-year-olds, is an eligible Epsom trial this year owing to the Derby and Oaks being - unusually - run after Royal Ascot and is therefore being run a day early in order to maximise the time before the Epsom Classics. Three of the last five winners - Cannock Chase (2014), Hawkbill (2016) and Benbatl (2017) - went on to triumph at Group 1 level. In 2018, jockey Ryan Moore claimed a momentous 50th Royal Ascot win in The Hampton Court Stakes aboard the Aidan O’Brien-trained Hunting Horn, while last year, the Sir Michael Stoute-trained Sangarius provided Royal Ascot’s winning-most trainer with a remarkable 81st success at the meeting.

2.25pm

The King George V Stakes (Handicap)

After two years being staged at Ascot’s July meeting, the three-year-old handicap was moved to Royal Ascot week in 1948 and is usually run on its third day. Notable among its winners is Moon Madness, who won in 1986 before claiming the final British Classic of the season, the Group 1 St Leger. Brown Panther, who provided owner-breeder Michael Owen with his first Royal Ascot success in 2011, went on to finish third in the 2014 Gold Cup before winning the Group 1 Irish St Leger that same year. Sir Michael Stoute has sent out five winners of the race, the most recent being Colony in 2008, while last year saw Aidan O’Brien train the first three home, with South Pacific getting the better of two of his Ballydoyle stablemates.

3.00pm

The Prince of Wales’s Stakes (Group 1) (British Champions Series)

The Prince of Wales’s Stakes, first run at Royal Ascot in 1862, is named after the son of Queen Victoria (later to become King Edward VII). Originally staged over a mile and five furlongs, there was no Prince of Wales’s Stakes from 1946 until 1968, a year before the current Prince of Wales’s investiture in 1969 when its distance was shortened by three furlongs. The race’s roll of honour includes greats such as Brigadier Gerard (1972), Mtoto (1987 and 1988), Bosra Sham (1997), Ouija Board (2006), The Fugue (2014) and Highland Reel (2017), while Godolphin’s Dubai Millennium posted one of the greatest individual performances when scoring by eight lengths in 2000, the year the race was upgraded to Group 1 status and became restricted to four-year-olds and upwards. The 2018 winner Poet’s Word went on to complete a famous Ascot double when landing the Group 1 King George VI and Queen Elizabeth QIPCO Stakes here the following month, beating the popular Crystal Ocean, who memorably earned a long-awaited first Group 1 success with a gallant win in this contest the following year.

3.35pm

The Royal Hunt Cup (Heritage Handicap)

The Royal Hunt Cup always provides one of the greatest spectacles of the Royal Meeting as a maximum field thunders up Ascot’s famous Straight Mile for one of the biggest betting races of the season. First run in 1843, it was originally staged over seven furlongs and 155 yards, with its current distance of a mile established in 1955 when the straight course was re-aligned. The Royal Hunt Cup has been one of the most successful Royal Ascot races for Her Majesty The Queen, providing three of her 23 Royal Ascot wins – Choir Boy (1953), Alexander (1956) and Colour Sergeant (1992).

4.10pm

The Windsor Castle Stakes (Listed Race)

First run in 1839 over the Straight Mile, this race was originally designed to attract three-year-old colts and fillies that had competed in the early season Classics. It is now run over the minimum distance of five furlongs and restricted to two-year-olds. A moment in history was made in 2009 when Strike The Tiger, sent out by Wesley Ward, became the first US-trained winner on the Flat in Britain, while Soldier’s Call provided a memorable first Royal Ascot victory in 2018 for his young second-season trainer, Archie Watson.

4.40pm

The Copper Horse Stakes (Handicap)

Staged over a mile and three quarters and open to four-year-olds and upwards, this is one of the six additional races to be run at Royal Ascot in 2020 as well as being one of three new prizes being included only this year. Her Majesty The Queen has graciously consented to the race’s temporary name, which was inspired by the magnificent statue of King George III - mounted on horseback which marks the end of the Long Walk in Windsor Great Park.

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How To Read Your Racecard Colour of horse B = Bay Br = Brown Ch = Chestnut Gr = Grey

Sex of horse c = colt h = horse g = gelding f = filly m = mare

Horse’s number on saddlecloth

Weight Stones/ lbs (lbs)

No. of days since last ran

Sire

Age of horse

Dam

Horse’s name

Damsire

18 ESTIMATE (IRE) (50)

4 8 11 (123)

0/1133-1 B f Monsun (Ger) - Ebaziya (IRE) (Darshaan)

THE QUEEN

SIR MICHAEL STOUTE, Newmarket

Draw

(Breeder - His Highness The Aga Khan’s Studs S. C.)

Ryan Moore Draw

C PURPLE, GOLD braid, SCARLET sleeves, 5

BLACK velvet cap, GOLD fringe.

Lightly raced filly who won the 2m Queen’s Vase at this meeting last year and was back to winning ways on reappearance last month, again over this 2m when taking a Group 3 decisively; a touch more is needed but open to further progress and pedigree - by stamina influence and a half-sister to Enzeli (by Kahyasi), winner of this in 1999 - is replete with stamina.

Official BHA Rating 108

Form Guide C = Course winner CD = Course & Distance Winner D = Distance winner BF = Beaten favourite Previous Performances / = denotes new season – = denotes new year d = disqualified r = ran out U= unseated rider P = pulled up

Owner Owner’s Colours

Trainer and location of training establishment

Official BHA Rating The BHA Handicappers allot ratings to horses once they have taken part in a sufficient number of races to enable the Handicappers to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability

Jockey’s Name If there is a number next to the name, this indicates that the jockey can claim that amount in weight (lbs) off the stated riding weight

Estimate won The Gold Cup at Royal Ascot in 2013.

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Country where horse is trained

Elegance is an attitude Simon Baker

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Gr.1 sire with his biggest and best crop still to come

Gr.1 winning son of Pivotal

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1.15 First Race

Ascot Racecourse is giving a prize of £300 to the lad or girl responsible for the best turned out horse, and a prize of £300 to the lad or girl responsible for the winning horse.

The Silver Royal Hunt Cup Handicap Stakes

1 (A Consolation Race For The Royal Hunt Cup)

Stalls - Centre

One Mile (1,600 metres) Royal Hunt Cup Course (8F) For Three Yrs Old And Upwards

(Class 2) Total race value £35000 (FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 62)

Owners Prize Money. Winner £17724; Second £5873; Third £2937; Fourth £1467.

(Penalty Value £22641.50) 15 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS

Form

Owner

1 SIR BUSKER (IRE) (15)

Trainer Age st lb

52416-1 B g Sir Prancealot (IRE) - Street Kitty (IRE) (Tiger Hill (IRE))

KENNET VALLEY THOROUGHBREDS XI RACING

WILLIAM KNIGHT, Newmarket

(Breeder - Ms Ann Foley)

(lbs)

4 9 10 (136)

D

Oisin Murphy Draw

NAVY BLUE, RED and LIGHT BLUE hoop and armlets, 18 WHITE cap.

HHH Turf wins have come at 6f-7f (good to soft; acts on good) but he has improved since upped to 1m on the AW and he needed every yard of this trip when slowly clawing back the deficit at Newcastle this month; may well come on again now back on turf.

Official BHA Rating 96

2 HOME BEFORE DUSK (105)

5 9 10 (136)

51-3214 B g Medicean - Flylowflylong (IRE) (Danetime (IRE)) MR G. R. LECKIE Ben Sanderson (3)

KEITH DALGLEISH, Carluke

(Breeder - G L S Partnership)

Draw

D ROYAL BLUE, RED chevrons, RED and ROYAL BLUE halved sleeves, 15 ROYAL BLUE cap.

HH Prolific AW winner who is best at around 1m but has yet to win on turf in 12 attempts and is an eye-watering 32lb higher than his latest defeat on grass last August; chance hinges on whether the AW improvement since can be converted to this surface.

Official BHA Rating 96

3 UNIVERSAL GLEAM (95)

5 9 9 (135)

001-341 B g Sir Percy - Mookhlesa (Marju (IRE)) WELDSPEC GLASGOW LIMITED

KEITH DALGLEISH, Carluke

(Breeder - Mrs D. O’Brien)

David Probert Draw

D WHITE, ROYAL BLUE stars, RED and WHITE diabolo on sleeves, 1 WHITE cap, RED star.

HHH All turf wins at 1m-1m1f on good/good to firm; had a productive 2019 but his AW form since, including a striking win at Wolverhampton in March (about 1m1f ) suggests he’s come on again since; probably needs more now back on turf and the drier the ground the better but not dismissed.

Official BHA Rating 95

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Form

Owner

Trainer Age st lb

4 BRIAN EPSTEIN (IRE) (8)

1/5421-2 B c Dark Angel (IRE) - Jewel In The Sand (IRE) (Bluebird (USA))

CHELSEA THOROUGHBREDS & MARTIN HUGHES

RICHARD HANNON, Marlborough

Pat Dobbs

(Breeder - Epona Bloodstock Ltd)

D

LIGHT BLUE, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, WHITE cap.

(lbs)

4 9 9 (135)

Draw

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HH Has won at 1m on AW; improved at three but he did seem to be suited by the return to 7f when winning at Musselburgh

last June (good to soft); was returning from a year off when a good second over this trip at Haydock last week but it’s still to be proved that a demanding 1m is what’s wanted.

Official BHA Rating 95 (+3)

5 PLANTADREAM (11)

5 9 9 (135)

3-121 B g Planteur (IRE) - Phantom Ridge (IRE) (Indian Ridge) MR H J JARVIS & MRS P JARVIS

JOHN BEST, Sittingbourne

Kieran O’Neill

(Breeder - Mr & Mrs H. Jarvis)

D

WHITE, RED hoops, RED cap.

Draw

16

HHH Outsider for sole turf start on debut; has made dramatic progress on AW since and some fair markers couldn’t hold

a candle to him on handicap debut at Lingfield recently (1m); a 14lb rise levels the playing field on this different surface but he looks pretty talented.

Official BHA Rating 95

6 SO BELOVED (15)

10 9 9 (135)

30024-5 B g Dansili - Valencia (Kenmare (FR))

THOROUGHBRED BRITISH RACING & PARTNER

DAVID O’MEARA, Upper Helmsley

David Nolan

(Breeder - Juddmonte Farms Ltd)

D

DARK BLUE, YELLOW hoop.

Draw

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H A staunch performer over the years; inevitably he isn’t the horse he was but has run some good races here and wasn’t disgraced in a better handicap over C&D in the autumn; still needs more weight off his back.

7 ZHUI FENG (IRE) (10)

Official BHA Rating 95

7 9 8 (134)

360-634 B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Es Que (Inchinor) JOHN CONNOLLY & ODILE GRIFFITH

AMANDA PERRETT, Pulborough

(Breeder - Es Que Syndicate & Irish National Stud)

CD

BLACK, LIGHT BLUE armlets.

Martin Dwyer Draw

22

HHH Often leads; has high-class course form, winning the 2017 Hunt Cup over C&D and close up in two hot 7f handicaps (all on good to firm); most of his subsequent runs here don’t make such good reading but he did go close in a valuable Goodwood handicap (7f, good) last August in refitted cheekpieces and it could be significant they are back on here after five runs without.

Official BHA Rating 94 (-1)

8 DEAN STREET DOLL (IRE) (14) 4 9 7 (133)

50005-0 B f Oasis Dream - Soho Rose (IRE) (Hernando (FR)) MR CLIVE WASHBOURN

DAVID MENUISIER, Pulborough

(Breeder - G. B. Partnership)

D

Jason Watson Draw

WHITE, ROYAL BLUE cross belts, 3 ROYAL BLUE and WHITE striped sleeves.

HH Runner-up in a Group 3 at Leopardstown last May but her 3yo career ended rather tamely; her recent debut for this yard could have been needed but she needs to prove she’s worth her current mark.

Official BHA Rating 93

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Form

1

Owner

Trainer Age st lb

9 BRAINS (IRE) (8)

4 9 7 (133)

14-1110 B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Pure Jazz (IRE) (Marju (IRE)) THE JUDGES & PARTNER

JAMIE OSBORNE, Upper Lambourn

Nicola Currie

(Breeder - Kilnamoragh Stud)

D

(lbs)

Draw

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RED and BLACK stripes, chevrons on sleeves, RED cap.

HH Front-runner who has won four of his last five starts on the AW (Polytrack/Fibresand) but he dropped right out on his recent turf debut at Haydock which leaves him with something to prove on grass.

Official BHA Rating 93 (-3)

10 RED BOND (IRE) (11)

4 9 6 (132)

1123-13 B c Red Jazz (USA) - Faithfulbond (IRE) (Elbio) MIDDLEHAM PARK RACING XXVII Callum Rodriguez

KEITH DALGLEISH, Carluke

(Breeder - Mrs Colette Todd)

D

Draw

12

LIGHT BLUE, ORANGE epaulets.

HHH Pace-setter; big improver on AW who went up 13lb for Newcastle cakewalk in January (1m); his hands were tied behind a big improver (favourite for yesterday’s Buckingham Palace) over 7f there since but needs to show he can do it on turf.

Official BHA Rating 92

11 SMILE A MILE (IRE) (102)

4 9 6 (132)

55-2222 Ch g Slade Power (IRE) - Bergamask (USA) (Kingmambo (USA))

SHEIKH HAMDAN BIN MOHAMMED AL MAKTOUM

MARK JOHNSTON, Middleham

Joe Fanning

(Breeder - Godolphin)

D

Draw

23

SILVER, tassel on cap.

HHH Running well in defeat on AW (first-time visor latest, discarded) but is still 4lb higher than his latest turf win at Pontefract in August (1m, good) and must prove he’s well enough treated to win a race like this. Official BHA Rating 92

12 HORTZADAR (229)

5 9 6 (132)

531006- B g Sepoy (AUS) - Clouds of Magellan (USA) (Dynaformer (USA)) AKELA CONSTRUCTION LTD Daniel Tudhope

DAVID O’MEARA, Upper Helmsley

(Breeder - The Aston House Stud)

Draw

D

LIGHT BLUE, DARK BLUE seams, 2 diabolo on sleeves, quartered cap.

HH Three handicap wins for this yard in 2019, from 7f-1m (good to firm/soft), but he lost his edge in later runs and needs his very best form to have any chance on return.

Official BHA Rating 92

13 NICKLAUS (265)

5 9 6 (132)

032023- Ch g Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Nianga (GER) (Lomitas)

HIGHCLERE THOROUGHBRED RACING - NICKLAUS Tom Marquand

WILLIAM HAGGAS, Newmarket

(Breeder - Stiftung Gestut Fahrhof )

D

LIGHT BLUE, DARK BLUE armlets, DARK BLUE cap.

Draw

20

HHH Often leads; four turf wins at 6f-1m (good to soft/firm) but has relatively modest strike-rate in handicaps for one from

this yard and winless in 2019; starts 2020 on much the same mark as his reappearance last year and may need to shed a few pounds; tried in different aids, none today.

Official BHA Rating 92

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Form

Owner

Trainer Age st lb

14 SALAYEL (270)

132432- B f Bated Breath - Hurry Home Hillary (USA) (Deputed Testamony (USA)) SHEIKH AHMED AL MAKTOUM

ROGER VARIAN, Newmarket

Andrea Atzeni

(Breeder - Mitaab Abdullah)

(lbs)

4 9 6 (132)

Draw

17

YELLOW, BLACK epaulets.

HHH Dirt winner at 6f in UAE in February 2019; lightly raced and yet to win for this yard, seemingly not finding a huge amount when returned to 1m on final two starts; hood refitted for first time in Britain.

Official BHA Rating 92

15 OUZO (10)

4 9 5 (131)

11145-2 B c Charm Spirit (IRE) - Miss Meltemi (IRE) (Miswaki Tern (USA))

MARTIN HUGHES & MICHAEL KERR-DINEEN

RICHARD HANNON, Marlborough

Ryan Moore

(Breeder - Equine Breeding Limited)

D BF

PURPLE and WHITE diamonds, PURPLE sleeves.

Draw

24

HHHHH Progressive at three and returned in the right spirit at Newmarket ten days ago when he looked to have the race

won but was caught close home by a well-regarded winner (1m, good; has won on soft); that looks strong form and it puts him bang there off the same mark.

Official BHA Rating 91 (+5)

16 ALMUFTI (116)

4 9 5 (131)

601-514 B g Toronado (IRE) - Green Tern (ITY) (Miswaki Tern (USA)) AL SHAQAB RACING

HUGO PALMER, Newmarket

James Doyle

(Breeder - Brookside Stud & Highclere Stud)

D BF

SILVER, GOLD braid, MAROON cap, GOLD tassel.

Draw

19

HHH Nothing special off similar marks in 6f-7f turf handicaps in 2019 but he has fared better on AW since being gelded, having wind surgery and being tongue tied, latterly over 1m; now has to show he is as effective on turf.

17 MAYDANNY (IRE) (14)

Official BHA Rating 91

4 9 4 (130)

22-1 B g Dubawi (IRE) - Attraction (Efisio) MR HAMDAN AL MAKTOUM

MARK JOHNSTON, Middleham

(Breeder - Floors Farming)

D

Jim Crowley Draw

5

ROYAL BLUE, WHITE epaulets, striped cap.

HHHH Emphatic winner of his handicap debut at Yarmouth (1m, firm) on only his third start; the form is easy enough to question but he is from a very good family and a 10lb rise could underestimate him; one with clear potential.

Official BHA Rating 90

18 ALTERNATIVE FACT (10)

5 9 4 (130)

33401-6 B g Dalakhani (IRE) - O Fourlunda (Halling (USA)) THE ALTERNATIVE LOT Frankie Dettori

ED DUNLOP, Newmarket

(Breeder - Rabbah Bloodstock Limited)

D

GREY, PINK armlets, PINK cap.

Draw

21

HHH Had excuses for two track defeats; recaptured some form in the autumn, keeping on quite pleasingly into ninth in the Cambridgeshire (1m1f, good) and then a strong winner at Newmarket (1m2f, soft); looks certain to get the strong pace he needs and he looks one of the better ones. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 7/6/2020 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run.

Official BHA Rating 90

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Form

1

Owner

Trainer Age st lb

19 SUCELLUS (15)

4 9 4 (130)

1/2231-6 B c Dansili - Primevere (IRE) (Singspiel (IRE)) NICK BRADLEY RACING 21

ROGER FELL, Nawton

(lbs)

Ben Curtis

(Breeder - Hascombe and Valiant Studs)

Draw

WHITE, BLACK seams, WHITE sleeves, 7 BLACK stars, WHITE cap, BLACK star.

HH Narrow 1m2f handicap winner at Sandown on final start for John Gosden (good) in September; well-held on debut for this yard two weeks ago and the chances are that this will be too competitive.

Official BHA Rating 90

20 AMBASSADORIAL (USA) (11) 6 9 4 (130)

0-24302 B g Elusive Quality (USA) - Tactfully (IRE) (Discreet Cat (USA)) MRS JANE CHAPPLE-HYAM

JANE CHAPPLE-HYAM, Newmarket

John Egan

(Breeder - Darley)

ROYAL BLUE, RED sash, WHITE sleeves.

Draw

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HH Has yet to win on turf and though his recent second at Newmarket was an improvement on what he achieved on this surface in 2019 it still leaves him with a fair bit to find.

Official BHA Rating 90

21 ASDAA (IRE) (4)

4 9 3 (129)

261535 B g Dutch Art - Danseuse de Reve (IRE) (Invincible Spirit (IRE)) OWNERS GROUP 045 R Middleham

MARK JOHNSTON, NE

N(Breeder - Tullpark Ltd) -RU N O MAUVE, BLACK on sleeves, BLACK cap.

Nchevrons

Draw

4

HH Won twice at 7f on AW for this yard in 2020 and his subsequent third over the trip at Newmarket was a solid enough effort; however, he was nowhere near repeating it when upped to 1m at Doncaster on Saturday.

Official BHA Rating 89

22 PRESIDENTIAL (IRE) (4)

6 9 3 (129)

02050-1 B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Poetical (IRE) (Croco Rouge (IRE)) (in 5lb ex)

NICK BRADLEY RACING 3,IAN WHITE &PARTNER Shane Kelly

ROGER FELL, Nawton

(Breeder - John F. Tuthill)

Draw

WHITE, BLACK seams, WHITE sleeves, 14 BLACK stars, RED cap.

HHH Had dropped in weights before winning return at Doncaster on Saturday (good to soft; has won on good to firm) but a penalty puts him back on a highish mark; has yet to win beyond 7f and he hasn’t attempted 1m for nearly two years so there are holes in the argument.

Official BHA Rating 84 (+5)

23 GORING (GER) (102)

8 9 2 (128)

02-2416 B g Areion (GER) - Globuli (GER) (Surako (GER)) MR G. C. STEVENS Georgia Dobie (5)

EVE JOHNSON HOUGHTON, Blewbury

(Breeder - Westminster Race Horses GmbH)

D

ORANGE, BEIGE epaulets and star on cap.

Draw

10

HH Multiple winner on various surfaces from 6f to about 1m but his losing turf run goes back to September 2017 and he isn’t that much lower in the weights than his latest run on the surface last May; visor refitted; tall order.

Official BHA Rating 88

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Form

Owner

24 MODEL GUEST (11)

Trainer Age st lb

(lbs)

4 9 1 (127)

53034-0 Ch f Showcasing - Looks All Right (IRE) (Danehill Dancer (IRE)) JOHN GUEST RACING R Newmarket

GEORGE MARGARSON, NE

N - Glebe Farm Stud) (Breeder RU

ON

Draw

WHITE, ROYAL BLUE hoop, diabolo on sleeves, 13 ROYAL BLUE cap.

HH Maiden whose mark took a hit when she ran well in Group company at two; an outsider with a squeak on her good fifth in the Sandringham 12 months ago (1m, good) but she was tailed off on her recent reappearance so it’s hard to know what to expect. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 6/6/2020 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly.

Official BHA Rating 87

Result: 1st Distances: 1-2

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2nd

3rd

2-3

Time:Min

4th .

Secs.

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 24 Hood worn first time by No. 14. Blinkers worn by No. 9. Visor worn by No. 23.

Tongue Strap worn by No. 16. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 7.

Record Time: 1 min 36.60 secs by Ribchester age 4 wt 9-0 good to firm, 20/06/17 Median Time: 1 min 41.40 secs 2019:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR Race Summary: Drawn in stall 24, OUZO will have the advantage of the stands’ rail if Ryan Moore elects to use it.

Narrowly denied when travelling like the winner on his return, he has smart form in double-figure fields and acts on any ground. Others to catch the eye are Salayel, who has had only four runs for Roger Varian since arriving from Dubai and probably has more to show, the globetrotting six-year-old Ambassadorial, another who has been active in Dubai and is well treated on all-weather form. Plantadream, who galloped seven lengths clear on his most recent start is also worthy of a mention, as is Zhui Feng, who landed the Royal Hunt Cup over course and distance back in 2017.

Race Predictor: OUZO AMBASSADORIAL SALAYEL

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Forecast: 8-1 Ouzo, 11-1 Sir Busker (IRE), Smile A Mile (IRE), Maydanny (IRE), 12-1 Brian Epstein (IRE), Plantadream, Nicklaus, Almufti, Goring (GER), 14-1 Red Bond (IRE), Salayel, Ambassadorial (USA), 16-1 Universal Gleam, 18-1 Zhui Feng (IRE), Dean Street Doll (IRE), 20-1 Hortzadar, Alternative Fact, Presidential (IRE), 22-1 So Beloved, 25-1 Home Before Dusk, Brains (IRE), Sucellus,

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1.50 Second Race

Ascot Racecourse is giving a prize of £300 to the lad or girl responsible for the best turned out horse, and a prize of £300 to the lad or girl responsible for the winning horse.

The Hampton Court Stakes (Group 3)

One Mile Abt Two Furlongs (9F Abt 212Yds) (1,900 metres) For Three Yrs Old

Stalls - Inside

(Class 1) Total race value £60000

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(FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 62)

Owners Prize Money. Winner £27984; Second £11436; Third £5718; Fourth £2862.

(Penalty Value £35520) A SS

Form Owner

1 BERLIN TANGO (14)

Trainer st lb (lbs)

5133-21 B c Dansili - Fantasia (Sadler’s Wells (USA)) MR GEORGE STRAWBRIDGE

ANDREW BALDING, Kingsclere

9 4 (130) Oisin Murphy

(Breeder - George Strawbridge)

D

WHITE, EMERALD GREEN hoop.

Draw

5

HHH Two Listed thirds in 2yo campaign (7f/1m, good/good to firm; unraced on slow ground) and form went to next level when upped in trip at Kempton (1m2f, AW) a fortnight ago, winning a Group 3; respected despite 4lb penalty.

Official BHA Rating 106

2 KENZAI WARRIOR (USA) (11)

11-0 B or Br c Karakontie (JPN) - Lemon Sakhee (CAN) (Lemon Drop Kid (USA)) RAE AND CAROL BORRAS

ROGER TEAL, Lambourn

(Breeder - John D. Gunther)

9 4 (130) Jason Watson Draw

YELLOW, RED star, BLACK and YELLOW halved sleeves, 2 YELLOW cap, RED star.

HHH Form of debut win at Salisbury (1m, good) last September worked out very well and he followed up in Group 3 at Newmarket (7f, heavy) in November; a line can be put through his recent 2,000 Guineas run (blew the start); improvement needed to defy 4lb penalty in today’s company but he’s a likeable prospect and there are elements of stamina in his pedigree; not ruled out. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 6/6/2020 it was reported that the horse stumbled after leaving the stalls.

Official BHA Rating 102 (-2)

3 FIRST RECEIVER (15)

9 0 (126)

32-1 B c New Approach (IRE) - Touchline (Exceed And Excel (AUS)) THE QUEEN Frankie Dettori

SIR MICHAEL STOUTE, Newmarket

(Breeder - The Queen)

Draw

PURPLE, GOLD braid, SCARLET sleeves, 4 BLACK velvet cap, GOLD fringe.

HHHH Showed promise on both 2yo starts (7f/1m, one on turf - good to firm) and built on those with easy win from the front in recent Kempton maiden (1m, AW), when well backed; today is a much tougher test of his credentials but this unexposed colt has plenty of potential for a top trainer who has won this three times since 2009, including last year.

Official BHA Rating 98

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The Hampton Court Stakes (Group 3) - continued

Form Owner

4 JUAN ELCANO (11)

Trainer st lb (lbs)

123-5 Ch c Frankel - Whatami (Daylami (IRE)) SHEIKH MOHAMMED OBAID AL MAKTOUM

KEVIN RYAN, Hambleton

9 0 (126)

Andrea Atzeni

(Breeder - Mr & Mrs David Brown)

Draw

3

YELLOW, large BLACK spots and spots on cap.

HHHH All three 2yo starts at 7f; heavy-ground debut winner who was placed in fast-ground Group 2s the next twice; gave it a fine go from the front when 4l fifth of 15 in the 2,000 Guineas (1m, good to firm) 11 days ago and that’s the best form in the line-up; trainer expects 1m2f will be his trip.

Official BHA Rating 110

5 KING CARNEY (12)

9 0 (126)

5211-0 Ch c Australia - Petit Trianon (Dansili) MRS SUSAN ROY Daniel Tudhope

CHARLIE FELLOWES, Newmarket

(Breeder - Select Bloodstock)

Draw

8

MAUVE.

HHH Concluded 2yo campaign with all-the-way Listed win at Pontefract (1m, soft) and he’s bred for middle distances; fast ground excuses reappearance defeat in the Lingfield Derby Trial and he’s got each-way possibilities if conditions suit today; King Ottokar was third for these connections last year.

STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 5/6/2020 it was reported that the horse was unsuited by the G/F ground.

Official BHA Rating 102

6 MASCAT (265)

21- Ch c Zoffany (IRE) - Critical Acclaim (Peintre Celebre (USA)) MR Y. NASIB

RALPH BECKETT, Kimpton Down

(Breeder - Coln Valley Stud)

MAUVE, WHITE halved sleeves.

9 0 (126) Harry Bentley Draw

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HH Runner-up to exciting prospect Palace Pier on debut at Sandown (7f, good to firm) last August and went one better in Newmarket maiden (1m, good) the following month; pedigree firmly indicates today’s step up in trip will be a positive but it needs to prompt a big leap of improvement.

Official BHA Rating 85

7 NEW WORLD TAPESTRY (USA) (11) 9 0 (126)

3410-30 B c War Front (USA) - Tapestry (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))

TABOR/SMITH/MRS MAGNIER/FLAXMAN STABLES

AIDAN O’BRIEN, Ireland

(Breeder - Flaxman Holdings Ltd, Orpendale et al)

ROYAL BLUE, ORANGE disc, striped sleeves and cap.

Adam Kirby Draw

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H Dam’s Group 1 win came over 1m4f so it’s possible he’ll improve for today’s first run beyond 1m; however, this Newmarket maiden winner has had his limitations exposed, finishing well beaten at 250-1 in the 2,000 Guineas most recently, and Ryan Moore rides the other Ballydoyle runner.

Official BHA Rating 89

8 RUSSIAN EMPEROR (IRE) (8) 9 0 (126)

3-12 B c Galileo (IRE) - Atlantic Jewel (AUS) (Fastnet Rock (AUS)) LAURIE MACRI/MRS MAGNIER ET AL

AIDAN O’BRIEN, Ireland

(Breeder - Coolmore,Lauri Macri & Partners)

BF

DARK BLUE, RED stripe.

Ryan Moore Draw

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HHHHH Won Naas maiden (1m, soft to heavy) in March, his second start, and shaped like the best horse in the race in the Group 3 Derrinstown Stud Derby Trial at Leopardstown (1m2f, good to firm) eight days ago, when unable to reel in a front-running stablemate; open to improvement for top trainer who has won this three times, and could well play a leading role.

Official BHA Rating 105

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The Hampton Court Stakes (Group 3) - continued

Result: 1st

2nd

3rd

Distances: 1-2

2-3

Time:Min

4th .

Secs.

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Record Time: 2 mins 1.90 secs by The Fugue age 5 wt 8-11 good to firm, 18/06/14 Median Time: 2 mins 7.70 secs

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2019: SANGARIUS 3 9 0 Frankie Dettori 13-2 (Sir Michael Stoute) 13 ran Race Summary: Juan Elcano acquitted himself well in the 2,000 Guineas, staying on for fifth, beaten just four lengths by Kameko, while Kenzai Warrior lost any chance when fly-jumping at the start and is not helped by a 4lb penalty here. They have form in the book but look vulnerable to an improver and FIRST RECEIVER fits the bill for the Sir Michael Stoute stable that landed this race last year with Sangarius. Owned by The Queen and ridden by Frankie Dettori, First Receiver could be the most popular winner of the week. Mascat is another who shaped with promise as a juvenile, including in a Newmarket maiden victory over 1m, and can make the frame.

Race Predictor: FIRST RECEIVER JUAN ELCANO MASCAT Forecast: 10-3 Berlin Tango, Juan Elcano, 4-1 First Receiver, 5-1 Russian Emperor (IRE), 10-1 King Carney, Mascat, 12-1 Kenzai Warrior (USA), New World Tapestry (USA)

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2.25 Third Race

Ascot Racecourse is giving a prize of £300 to the lad or girl responsible for the best turned out horse, and a prize of £300 to the lad or girl responsible for the winning horse.

The King George V Stakes (Handicap)

One Mile About Four Furlongs (2,300 metres) Swinley Course (11F Abt 211Yds) For Three Yrs Old

Stalls - Inside

(Class 2) Total race value £60000 (FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 62)

Owners Prize Money. Winner £30384; Second £10068; Third £5034; Fourth £2514.

(Penalty Value £38814) SS

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Form Owner

Trainer st lb (lbs)

1 WYCLIF (240)

1312- B c Archipenko (USA) - Altruiste (Montjeu (IRE)) QUANTUM LEAP RACING IX

RALPH BECKETT, Kimpton Down

(Breeder - Miss K. Rausing & BBA 2010 Ltd)

9 7 (133) Harry Bentley Draw

WHITE, EMERALD GREEN Cross of Lorraine, 8 armlets and cap.

HH Two wins (7f, good/soft) from first three 2yo starts and ended campaign with good Listed second at Pontefract (1m, soft) behind King Carney (declared to run at 1:50); every chance he’ll stay this far and improvement entirely possible, but opening mark looks a bit high on what he’s achieved.

Official BHA Rating 100

2 KING’S CAPER (12)

9 6 (132)

11132-5 Br c New Approach (IRE) - Karen’s Caper (USA) (War Chant (USA)) KINGSLEY PARK 13 Frankie Dettori

MARK JOHNSTON, Middleham

(Breeder - Highclere Stud)

ROYAL BLUE, LIGHT GREEN epaulets.

Draw

5

HHH Didn’t appear to handle the track when well beaten in the Lingfield Derby Trial 12 days ago; three wins (various ground) from his seven 2yo starts, running well at up to 1m2f, and he’s one of four runners for trainer who has won this race six times; not ruled out under Frankie Dettori.

Official BHA Rating 99

3 BRIGHT MELODY (IRE) (14)

13 B g Dubawi (IRE) - Lyric of Light (Street Cry (IRE)) GODOLPHIN

CHARLIE APPLEBY, Newmarket

(Breeder - Godolphin)

9 5 (131) William Buick Draw

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ROYAL BLUE.

HHHHH Defied evident inexperience to win on debut at Chelmsford (1m2f, AW) in January and stayed on well for 4l third behind Berlin Tango (declared 1:50) in Group 3 at Kempton (1m2f, AW) a fortnight ago; on that evidence today’s step up in trip could be just what he needs and, having hit a flat spot last time, the first-time cheekpieces may also be a plus.

Official BHA Rating 98

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The King George V Stakes (Handicap) - continued

Form Owner

Trainer st lb (lbs)

4 CONVICT (238)

9 3 (129)

66121- Ch c Australia - Tweed (Sakhee (USA)) MR B. HAGGAS Tom Marquand

WILLIAM HAGGAS, Newmarket

(Breeder - J. B. Haggas)

Draw

9

WHITE, RED braces, BLACK cap.

HHHH Won Redcar maiden (7f, good) on third start and beat King’s Caper by 4l to win Newmarket nursery (1m2f, soft) on final 2yo start; hit with 11lb rise but he’s a half-brother to Hamish, who was highly progressive over 1m6f for this yard last season, and he’s respected up in trip on his reappearance.

Official BHA Rating 96

5 SUBJECTIVIST (249)

216240- B c Teofilo (IRE) - Reckoning (IRE) (Danehill Dancer (IRE)) DR J. WALKER

MARK JOHNSTON, Middleham

9 1 (127) Ryan Moore

(Breeder - Mascalls Stud)

Draw

15

LIME GREEN, ROYAL BLUE epaulets and cap.

HHHH Just 1-7 as a 2yo but plenty of solid form (on ground from good-heavy), the highlight a 1m Listed second; could be a good prospect for this sort of trip, with close relation Sir Ron Priestley having excelled for this yard when upped to 1m4f/1m6f; trainer has fine record in race; Ryan Moore rides.

Official BHA Rating 94

6 SUMMERONSEVENHILLS (USA) (12) 9 1 (127)

06311-3 B or Br c Summer Front (USA) - Iboughtheranyway (USA) (Dixie Union (USA)) FRANK DEELY AND JOHN MCGARRY

RICHARD HUGHES, Upper Lambourn

Shane Kelly

(Breeder - George E. Bates Trustee)

Draw

MAROON and WHITE diamonds, 11 MAROON sleeves, WHITE armlets, WHITE cap.

HH 2-2 in handicaps (9.4f/1m2f AW) at end of last year and reappeared with respectable third in Lingfield Derby Trial (11.6f, good to firm); no match for front two, however, and has to take another step forward today. Official BHA Rating 94

7 HUKUM (IRE) (211)

31- B c Sea The Stars (IRE) - Aghareed (USA) (Kingmambo (USA)) MR HAMDAN AL MAKTOUM

OWEN BURROWS, Lambourn

8 11 (123) Jim Crowley

(Breeder - Shadwell Estate Company Limited)

ROYAL BLUE, WHITE epaulets, striped cap.

Draw

4

HHH Built on promise of Newbury debut (7f, good to firm) when staying on well to win Kempton novice (1m, AW) last November; not obviously well treated for this first handicap but attractive pedigree suggests this longer trip will be a good fit and this unexposed colt is not discounted.

Official BHA Rating 90

8 TO NATHANIEL (5)

0-311 Ch c Nathaniel (IRE) - Too The Stars (IRE) (Sea The Stars (IRE)) MR GEORGE STRAWBRIDGE

JOHN GOSDEN, Newmarket

8 9 (121)

(in 4lb ex) Robert Havlin

(Breeder - George Strawbridge)

D

WHITE, EMERALD GREEN hoop.

Draw

14

HHH Off mark at third attempt, in first-time cheekpieces (retained since) in Kempton novice (1m4f, AW) in January, and followed up on handicap debut there (1m3f ) last Friday; didn’t have much to spare and carries 4lb penalty in this much hotter race, but he’s going the right way for his top trainer.

Official BHA Rating 84 (+4)

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The King George V Stakes (Handicap) - continued

Form Owner

Trainer st lb (lbs)

9 OLEKSANDER (10)

11-4 B c Teofilo (IRE) - Ollie Olga (USA) (Stormy Atlantic (USA)) MR NURLAN BIZAKOV

ARCHIE WATSON, Upper Lambourn

(Breeder - Hesmonds Stud Ltd)

8 7 (119) David Egan Draw

LIGHT BLUE, 18 YELLOW and LIGHT BLUE halved sleeves.

HH 2-2 in juvenile season (1m, good/good to soft) and could improve for recent handicap/seasonal debut at Haydock (1m2f, good to soft), when a fair fourth; others have more compelling claims, however.

Official BHA Rating 86 (-1)

10 BODYLINE (IRE) (14)

512-2 B c Australia - Eurirs (FR) (Indian Ridge) TIM BUNTING - OSBORNE HOUSE IV

SIR MARK PRESCOTT BT, Newmarket

(Breeder - Razza Del Velino)

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8 6 (118) Luke Morris Draw

ORANGE, WHITE sleeves, ORANGE stars, 17 ORANGE cap, WHITE stars.

HHHH Promise over 7f in light, progressive 2yo campaign and improved again when staying on for second at Yarmouth (1m2f, good to firm) on recent handicap/seasonal debut; hopes can be high this well-bred colt will be suited by another step up in trip today and he’s one to consider; unraced on slow ground.

Official BHA Rating 85

11 GLENTIES (USA) (3)

224-32 B c Karakontie (JPN) - Candy Kitty (USA) (Lemon Drop Kid (USA)) MR M. DOYLE

MARK JOHNSTON, Middleham

(Breeder - Flaxman Holdings Limited)

BF

ORANGE, EMERALD GREEN stars.

Andrea Atzeni Draw

2

HH Rallied for third at Haydock (1m2f, good to soft) on recent handicap/turf debut and was badly hampered when second of three at Goodwood (1m4f, good) on Sunday, albeit looked beaten at the time; yard has fine record in race but he needs sizeable improvement to be a force in this hot contest.

Official BHA Rating 84

8 5 (117)

12 TRUMPET MAN (238)

425- B g Golden Horn - Concordia (Pivotal)

SHEIKH HAMDAN BIN MOHAMMED AL MAKTOUM

MARK JOHNSTON, Middleham

(Breeder - Godolphin)

8 5 (117) Joe Fanning Draw

1

SILVER, tassel on cap.

HHHH 0-3 in 2yo campaign and improvement needed to defy opening mark in this hot race, but he showed promise at up to 8.6f and is bred to do well at middle-distances; trainer has won this race six times (saddles four today); not ruled out on first start since being gelded.

Official BHA Rating 84

13 KIPPS (IRE) (10)

21-2 Gr c War Command (USA) - Sixpenny Sweets (IRE) (Dalakhani (IRE)) M KERR-DINEEN, M HUGHES & W EASON

HUGHIE MORRISON, East Ilsley

(Breeder - Rockhart Trading Ltd)

BF

PURPLE, WHITE diamonds on sleeves, check cap.

8 4 (116) David Probert Draw

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HHHH Showed promise on AW late last year, winning Lingfield novice (1m2f ), and travelled well when narrowly denied at Haydock (1m2f, good to soft) on recent handicap/seasonal debut, the first two clear; open to further improvement and is on the shortlist for trainer who very nearly won this in 2018.

Official BHA Rating 83 (+5)

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The King George V Stakes (Handicap) - continued

Form Owner

14 LOCKED N’ LOADED (159)

Trainer st lb (lbs)

40121-2 B g Morpheus - La Roumegue (USA) (Henrythenavigator (USA)) STAR SPORTS BLOODSTOCK

TIM FITZGERALD, Malton

8 2 (114)

Kieran O’Neill

(Breeder - Nick Bradley Bloodstock)

BF

Draw

6

DARK BLUE, BEIGE stars.

HH Did well on Wolverhampton AW for new yard during the winter, winning twice (8.6f/9.4f ); may stay this far but others appeal as having greater potential; gelded since last run in January.

Official BHA Rating 81

15 ARTHURIAN FABLE (IRE) (10) 8 2 (114)

023-2 Ch c Sea The Stars (IRE) - Abstain (Araafa (IRE)) MRS PERLE O’ROURKE

BRIAN MEEHAN, Manton

Martin Dwyer

(Breeder - Mrs P. O’Rourke)

GREY and PINK diamonds, PINK sleeves and cap.

Draw

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HHH Built on last autumn’s promise (on soft/good to soft) when just losing out in a tight battle at Newmarket (1m2f, good)

on recent handicap/seasonal debut, with 3l back to the third; he’s a half-brother to a 1m4f winner and has potential now up in trip, off the same mark as last time.

Official BHA Rating 81 (+5)

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8 1 (113)

114 B c Lope de Vega (IRE) - Lady Aquitaine (USA) (El Prado (IRE)) KING POWER RACING CO LTD Silvestre De Sousa

ANDREW BALDING, Kingsclere

(Breeder - Sahara Group)

Draw

ROYAL BLUE, WHITE hoop, striped sleeves, 3 WHITE cap, ROYAL BLUE star.

HH Won first two starts earlier this year (1m, AW) and returned from break with solid fourth on handicap debut at Yarmouth (1m2f, good to firm) a fortnight ago; now 3lb better off with runner-up Bodyline and this half-brother to a 1m4f Listed winner is open to improvement, although that latest run doesn’t obviously mark him down as the one to be on in this hot handicap.

Official BHA Rating 80

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8 0 (112)

4-431 Ch c Australia - Gee Kel (IRE) (Danehill Dancer (IRE)) (in 4lb ex) KINGWOOD STUD MANAGEMENT CO LTD Hollie Doyle

ROGER CHARLTON, Beckhampton

(Breeder - Kingwood Stud)

Draw

DARK BLUE and WHITE stripes, DARK BLUE sleeves, 13 DARK BLUE cap, WHITE star.

HHHH Made the frame on his first three starts in the winter (1m, AW) and this well-bred colt improved for the step up in trip when scoring on handicap debut at Haydock (1m2f, good to soft) last Monday; this is a much warmer race but he had plenty in hand and could be a big player under a 4lb penalty.

Official BHA Rating 75 (+9)

18 BERKSHIRE SAVVY (10)

4215-6 B g Mukhadram - Zubova (Dubawi (IRE)) BERKSHIRE PARTS & PANELS LTD

ANDREW BALDING, Kingsclere

(Breeder - Mr J. M. Duggan & Mr T. P. Duggan)

RED, WHITE epaulets, diabolo on sleeves.

8 0 (112) Raul Da Silva Draw

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HH Won Wolverhampton novice (7f, AW) last August and was a fair sixth in Haydock handicap (1m2f, good to soft) on recent reappearance; however, he was behind three of these and is 2lb out of the handicap today.

Official BHA Rating 77 (-1)

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The King George V Stakes (Handicap) - continued

Result: 1st

2nd

3rd

Distances: 1-2

2-3

Time:Min

4th .

Secs.

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 18 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 3. Blinkers worn by No. 6.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 8.

Running for the first time since Gelding No. 12, 14.

Record Time: 2 mins 24.60 secs by Novellist age 4 wt 9-7 good to firm, 27/07/13 Median Time: 2 mins 32.60 secs 2019: SOUTH PACIFIC 3 8 10 Seamie Heffernan 22-1 (Aidan O’Brien) 16 ran

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Race Summary: KIPPS made a big impression when travelling like the winner at Haydock over 1m2f last time but eventually losing out by a nose. He should be better suited by this surface, while the third home that day, Glenties, will enjoy this longer trip and represents the Mark Johnston stable that always sends a powerful contingent for this race which it has collected twice in the last decade.

The well-bred Hukum will have plenty more to show at this trip, while Bodyline looks a typical representative of the Sir Mark Prescott stable. He has been crying out for this distance and shaped well at Yarmouth over 1m 2f on his return. Others to consider are recent easy Haydock winner Win O’Clock and Bright Melody from the powerful Godolphin team.

Race Predictor: KIPPS GLENTIES BODYLINE Forecast: 6-1 Bright Melody (IRE), 8-1 Win O’Clock, 9-1 Convict, 10-1 Hukum (IRE), Kipps (IRE), 11-1 To Nathaniel, Bodyline (IRE), 12-1 Wyclif, Arthurian Fable (IRE), 14-1 Locked N’ Loaded, Group One Power, 16-1 King’s Caper, Oleksander, 18-1 Subjectivist, Summeronsevenhills (USA), Glenties (USA), 20-1 Trumpet Man, 25-1 Berkshire Savvy

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A History Of Ascot Over three centuries Ascot has both set and raised the standard for racecourses.

It has evolved from the far-sighted vision of a Queen from a distant era into a byword for horse racing of the highest quality. The palpable sense of glamour, pageantry and history, underpinned by Ascot’s outstanding modern facilities, offers an experience like no other.

It all began more than 300 years ago, in 1711, when the first horse races were staged on a piece of heathland that Queen Anne had identified as a suitable place to run horses. On Saturday 11th August of that year, seven horses lined up to compete for the inaugural ‘Her Majesty’s Plate’.

That piece of heathland has evolved into one of the world’s most iconic sporting theatres. Ascot’s first four-day event, from which the formal ‘Royal’ Ascot meeting would eventually spring, took place in 1768.

In 1825, King George IV suggested that the reigning monarch could travel in a horse-drawn carriage from the racecourse’s Golden Gates, and down the Straight Mile, to open Royal Ascot each day. And so the Royal Procession – one of Royal Ascot’s most famous and beloved traditions – was born.

1910’s Royal Meeting, which came a few weeks after the death of King Edward VII, became known as ‘Black Ascot’. Racegoers attended in mourning attire as a mark of respect to the late monarch, who occupies a place in Ascot’s history as one of its most passionate supporters.

In 1939, the first racing fixture staged separately from the Royal meeting took place at Ascot. 1951 saw the launch of The King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes, which is staged every July and is one of the most prestigious middle-distance races in Europe, and since 2011 Ascot has hosted QIPCO British Champions Day – the star-studded championship finale to the flat season.

The Queen’s Silver, Golden and Diamond Jubilees have all been celebrated at Royal Ascot. In 2006, Her Majesty opened a new Grandstand, heralding a new era for the racecourse and consolidating its position as one of the finest racing venues in the world.

From Frankel to Black Caviar and from Yeats to Brigadier Gerard, Ascot has crowned so many champions across so many eras. It’s been some story so far, and we can’t wait to find what the next chapters hold.

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CATEGORIES EXPLAINED...

QIPCO British Champions Series showcases 35 of the UK’s finest Flat races, and last year included three of the world’s top five contests.

The Series races are contested across five different categories – sprint; middle distance; long distance; fillies & mares and kicks off with the mile division and the first Classic of the season, the QIPCO 2000 Guineas at Newmarket.

SPRINT For horseracing’s speed merchants, the Sprint category comprises two races over the minimum distance of 5 furlongs and five races over 6 furlongs, including the Diamond Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot.

MILE The Mile category kicks off with the QIPCO 2000 Guineas and is followed up by the St James’s Palace Stakes and the Queen Anne Stakes. The category culminates in the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes on QIPCO British Champions Day. With prize money of £1.1 million, it is Europe’s richest mile race.

MIDDLE DISTANCE The Middle Distance division consists of a number of hugely valuable and iconic races run between 10 and 12 furlongs. Highlights from the seven-race series include the world-famous Investec Derby run at Epsom and Britain’s richest ten-furlong race, the £1.3m QIPCO Champion Stakes at Ascot on QIPCO British Champions Day.

LONG DISTANCE In the QIPCO British Champions Series Long Distance category come the stamina-sapping races for horses that can stay the trip - the “stayers”. The category features seven races in total across the calendar including the 2 1/4 mile Gold Cup at Royal Ascot and the QIPCO British Champions Long Distance Cup on QIPCO British Champions Day.

FILLIES & MARES The very best fillies and mares battle it out to become queens of this division throughout the year, with seven Group 1 races run between 8 furlongs and 12 furlongs. This kicks off with the QIPCO 1000 Guineas in May and culminates in the QIPCO British Champions Fillies & Mares Stakes in October.

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3.00 Fourth Race

Ascot Racecourse is giving a prize of £300 to the lad or girl responsible for the best turned out horse, and a prize of £300 to the lad or girl responsible for the winning horse.

The Prince Of Wales’s Stakes (Group 1) (British Champions Series)

Stalls - Inside

One Mile Abt Two Furlongs (9F Abt 212Yds) (1,900 metres) For Four Yrs Old And Upwards (Class 1) Total race value £250000 (FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGES 62 & 63)

Owners Prize Money. Winner £116600; Second £47650; Third £23825; Fourth £11925.

(Penalty Value £148000) A SS

Form

4

Owner

1 ADDEYBB (IRE) (67)

Trainer Age st lb

(lbs)

6 9 0 (126)

1212-11 Ch g Pivotal - Bush Cat (USA) (Kingmambo (USA)) SHEIKH AHMED AL MAKTOUM Tom Marquand

WILLIAM HAGGAS, Newmarket

(Breeder - Rabbah Bloodstock Limited)

CD

Draw

6

YELLOW, BLACK epaulets.

HHHH Won on good as a 3yo but has been mainly kept to good to soft or slower since; won easily in strong race for Listed level over C&D at this meeting last year and confirmed himself top class with his requisite cut in the ground when second in the Champion Stakes here in October; two Group 1 wins in Australia this spring and has the form to be a major player, ground permitting.

Official BHA Rating 122

2 BANGKOK (IRE) (116)

4 9 0 (126)

2522-13 B c Australia - Tanaghum (Darshaan) KING POWER RACING CO LTD Silvestre De Sousa

ANDREW BALDING, Kingsclere

(Breeder - Barronstown Stud)

D BF

Draw

ROYAL BLUE, WHITE hoop, striped sleeves, 2 WHITE cap, ROYAL BLUE star.

HH Very smart 3yo, though short of top class as his well-held second to Japan here (1m4f ) last June confirmed; good reappearance win on the AW in February but off since below-par run later that month; tongue-tie back on; needs a career best by a significant margin and others are preferred.

Official BHA Rating 114

3 BARNEY ROY (102)

6 9 0 (126)

//210-11 B g Excelebration (IRE) - Alina (IRE) (Galileo (IRE)) 0 GODOLPHIN

CHARLIE APPLEBY, Newmarket

(Breeder - Eliza Park International Pty Ltd)

C

William Buick Draw

1

ROYAL BLUE.

HHH Won Group 1 St James’s Palace here in 2017; fertility issues at stud and gelded before returning to racing last year; still a high-class horse, as Group 1 win at Meydan (1m1f ) last time in March confirmed, without quite matching his peak 3yo form; stays 1m2f fine; needs to find a few pounds on peak form from last season or this and probably vulnerable.

Official BHA Rating 116

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The Prince of Wales’s Stakes (Group 1) (British Champions Series) - continued

Form

Owner

Trainer Age st lb

4 HEADMAN (277)

4 9 0 (126)

2/61115- B c Kingman - Deliberate (King’s Best (USA)) MR K. ABDULLAH

ROGER CHARLTON, Beckhampton

Jason Watson

(Breeder - Juddmonte Farms (East) Ltd)

D

(lbs)

Draw

3

GREEN, PINK sash and cap, WHITE sleeves.

HHHH Progressed very well last season, notably when winning a pair of 1m2f Group 2s in France before limitations at the top level evidently exposed when still a creditable fifth in the Irish Champion Stakes in September; that suggests he has around 7lb to find but trainer kept saying last year that he’d be a better colt this year, so has to be respected.

Official BHA Rating 115

5 JAPAN (255)

4 9 0 (126)

431114- B c Galileo (IRE) - Shastye (IRE) (Danehill (USA))

D SMITH/MRS MAGNIER/M TABOR/M MATSUSHIMA

AIDAN O’BRIEN, Ireland

Ryan Moore

(Breeder - Newsells Park Stud)

C D

PURPLE, WHITE seams, striped sleeves, PURPLE cap.

Draw

5

HHHHH Close third in the Derby last year after a rushed preparation, having had a hold-up in the spring; three very good wins after, including here (1m4f ) at this meeting and in Group 1 Juddmonte International at York (extended 1m2f ), before good fourth in the Arc; strong claims if resuming in peak form and leading chance.

Official BHA Rating 122

6 LORD NORTH (IRE) (10)

4 9 0 (126)

02121-1 B g Dubawi (IRE) - Najoum (USA) (Giant’s Causeway (USA))

HH SHEIKH ZAYED BIN MOHAMMED RACING

JOHN GOSDEN, Newmarket

(Breeder - Godolphin)

D

James Doyle Draw

ROYAL BLUE, WHITE chevron, 7 ROYAL BLUE cap, WHITE star.

HH Cosy winner of the ultra-competitive Cambridgeshire Handicap last September and added comfortable 1m2f Listed win back at Newmarket in November; strong form for Group 3 level when resuming with career-best win at Haydock recently but needs another good-sized step forward to be a win contender here.

Official BHA Rating 112 (+4)

7 MEHDAAYIH (242)

4 8 11 (123)

101205- B f Frankel - Sayyedati Symphony (USA) (Gone West (USA)) EMIRATES PARK PTY LTD Frankie Dettori

JOHN GOSDEN, Newmarket

(Breeder - Rabbah Bloodstock Limited)

D

Draw

4

RED, DARK BLUE sleeves, WHITE cap.

HHH High-class filly last season though things didn’t always work out for her, including a luckless run in the Oaks and when doing a bit too much too soon when second in Group 1 at Goodwood; however, no obvious excuse when creditable fifth in Champion Stakes over C&D in October and needs to have improved since then to be a win contender.

Official BHA Rating 113

Result: 1st

2nd

3rd

Distances: 1-2

2-3

Time:Min

33

4th .

Secs.

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The Prince of Wales’s Stakes (Group 1) (British Champions Series) - continued

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 7 Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1.

Record Time: 2 mins 1.90 secs by The Fugue age 5 wt 8-11 good to firm, 18/06/14 Median Time: 2 mins 7.70 secs 2019: CRYSTAL OCEAN 5 9 0 Frankie Dettori 3-1 (Sir Michael Stoute) 8 ran Race Summary: Dual Group 1 winner and Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe fourth JAPAN has the potential to progress again this year and is likely to get his season off to a flying start here. Addeybb had Mehdaayih in behind when second on soft ground to Japan’s stablemate, Magical, in the Champion Stakes here last October. He has since been enterprisingly campaigned and enhanced his reputation with two Group 1 wins in Australia on his favoured easy ground, while it is interesting that John Gosden pitches Mehdaayih back in at the highest level and she will appreciate a sounder surface.

Barney Roy went close behind Ulysses in both the Eclipse and Juddmonte International over this trip back in 2017, before a stint at stud and change of stable, and has racked up two wins at Meydan over the winter, while Headman made a huge impression while quietly progressing through the ranks last summer. His first attempt at this level in the Irish Champion Stakes can be discounted as he could not recover after fly-jumping at the start.

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Race Predictor: JAPAN MEHDAAYIH HEADMAN Forecast: 7-2 Addeybb (IRE), Japan, 9-2 Lord North (IRE), 5-1 Barney Roy, 7-1 Bangkok (IRE), 15-2 Mehdaayih, 9-1 Headman

Last Year’s Winner Crystal Ocean Trained by Sir Michael Stoute Ridden by Frankie Dettori Owned by Sir Evelyn De Rothschild 34

The Impact Of Coronavirus As a result of the unprecedented impact of the global coronavirus pandemic across the world in 2020, we are unable to welcome racegoers to join us for this year’s Royal Ascot. Following ongoing discussions with the UK government, racing will take place behind closed doors - with the safety of the public, staff and participating connections taking priority over everything else.

We look forward to welcoming our racegoers to Royal Ascot 2021 but are pleased to be able to provide racing fans with the opportunity to watch the five-day meeting on television. Royal Ascot 2020 will go ahead across the five days originally planned, from Tuesday 16th June to Saturday 20th June inclusive. All of the historic events remain on a revised timetable, with the addition of an extra six races resulting in a total of 36 contests across the five days: seven on the first four days and eight on the final day.

With racing only resuming in Great Britain on 1st June, the decision has been taken to make some changes from the traditional schedule. The St James’s Palace Stakes and The Coronation Stakes have been moved to the final day to maximise the amount of time between those races and The 2000 and 1000 Guineas, which took place on 6th and 7th June.

Four of the six two-year-old races will take place on the Friday and the Saturday, providing this year’s juveniles with as much time as possible before contesting key races at Royal Ascot.

All 36 races will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Racing and 30 will be shown live on ITV1. As well as being able to watch the action live, you can join us in celebrating Royal Ascot 2020 via our Facebook, Twitter and Instagram channels and the official Ascot app.

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ROYAL ASCOT AT HOME

By Henry Birtles, The Racing Poet It may not be the same, from much we now refrain And though we long for normal times to come around again Our challenge is adapting to hold onto what we treasure Our norms, our fun, our everydays, The things that make us…US, our ways Our business and our pleasure It may not be the same, it will not be the same, But June is here, the skies are clear, it’s Racing ’s time again Royal Ascot goes ahead, for once behind closed doors It’s thumbs up time, our sport proceeds The champion Jockeys, Noble Steeds, Assembled for The Cause Positive’s the byword; looking forward, it’s unique It will not happen every year, this one-off Ascot Week It’s screen time, Twitter, Facebook, the old Telly, Insta, Zoom Remotely party with your friends Bring what you can, the odds and ends And decorate the room StyledWithThanks, the Hashtag, is a calling to our nation, To honour those who help us, through a form of celebration To tell them that we won’t forget, for them we must campaign We’ll stay indoors, tune in and cheer We’ll drink to now and pray next year, We’ll hit the track again But now is now and now is here, a virtual life existence Two metres is the guideline, our ordered social distance So let us find it in ourselves to give it all we can Enjoy it all, as if we’re there, Glad rags and hats, good times and flare The stay home Ascot Fan

Our thanks goes to Henry Birtles, The Racing Poet and HBA Media, who has written this poem specifically to celebrate this year’s unique Royal Meeting.

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5f (2yo)

Track Records

58.80 secs by No Nay Never age 2 wt 9-1 good to firm, 20/06/13

5f (3yo+)

57.44 secs by Miss Andretti age 6 wt 9-1 good to firm, 19/06/07

6f (2yo)

1 min 12.39 secs by Rajasinghe age 2 wt 9-1 good to firm, 20/06/17

6f (3yo+)

1 min 11.05 secs by Blue Point age 3 wt 9-1 good to firm, 03/05/17

7f (2yo)

1 min 25.73 secs by Pinatubo age 2 wt 9-3 good, 22/06/19

7f (3yo+)

1 min 24.28 secs by Galician age 3 wt 8-11 good to firm, 27/07/13

1m round (2yo)

1 min 39.55 secs by Joshua Tree age 2 wt 8-12 good, 26/09/09

1m round (3yo+)

1 min 35.89 secs by Alpha Centauri age 3 wt 9-0 good to firm, 22/06/18

1m straight (3yo+)

1 min 36.60 secs by Ribchester age 4 wt 9-0 good to firm, 20/06/17

1m 2f

2 mins 1.90 secs by The Fugue age 5 wt 8-11 good to firm, 18/06/14

1m 4f

2 mins 24.60 secs by Novellist age 4 wt 9-7 good to firm, 27/07/13

2m

3m 24.12s by Mizzou age 4 wt 8-12 good to firm, 29/04/15

2m 4f

4 mins 16.92 secs by Rite of Passage age 6 wt 9-2 good to firm, 17/06/10

2m 51/ f 2

4 mins 45.24 secs by Pallasator age 9 wt 9-2 good to firm, 23/06/18

Longines, The Official Timekeeper of Ascot Racecourse, are generously offering one of their watches to the connections – owner, trainer, jockey and groom – of a horse which breaks a track record here during the 2020 Flat season.

The records prior to this year’s Royal Ascot are as listed above.

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3.35 Fifth Race

Ascot Racecourse is giving a prize of £300 to the lad or girl responsible for the best turned out horse, and a prize of £300 to the lad or girl responsible for the winning horse.

The Royal Hunt Cup (Heritage Handicap) One Mile (1,600 metres) Royal Hunt Cup Course (8F) For Three Yrs Old And Upwards

Stalls - Centre

(Class 2) Total race value £75000 (FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 63)

Owners Prize Money. Winner £37980; Second £12585; Third £6293; Fourth £3143.

(Penalty Value £48517.50) 49 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS

Form

Owner

Trainer Age st lb

1 ALRAJAA (214)

4 9 10 (136)

2/21111- B g Dubawi (IRE) - Ethaara (Green Desert (USA)) MR HAMDAN AL MAKTOUM

JOHN GOSDEN, Newmarket

(Breeder - Shadwell Estate Company Limited)

5

D

(lbs)

Jim Crowley Draw

13

ROYAL BLUE, WHITE epaulets, striped cap.

HHHH Highly progressive last autumn, winning 7f novice event on turf then three 1m handicaps on AW; scored in good style each time and looks a big player if returning in the same form; current mark (109) reflects that he’s almost certainly Listed/ Group class now.

Official BHA Rating 109

2 RAISING SAND (242)

8 9 9 (135)

431300- B g Oasis Dream - Balalaika (Sadler’s Wells (USA)) NICK BRADLEY RACING 22 & PARTNER

JAMIE OSBORNE, Upper Lambourn

(Breeder - Meon Valley Stud)

CD

Nicola Currie Draw

WHITE, BLACK seams, WHITE sleeves, 3 BLACK stars, WHITE cap, BLACK star.

HHH Plenty of good handicap form here, including in this race (seventh in 2018, third in 2019); higher in the weights now but can’t rule out another creditable run; suited by give underfoot; four-time course winner at 7f-1m. Official BHA Rating 108

3 WHAT’S THE STORY (272)

6 9 9 (135)

103012- B g Harbour Watch (IRE) - Spring Fashion (IRE) (Galileo (IRE)) WELDSPEC GLASGOW LIMITED Callum Rodriguez

KEITH DALGLEISH, Carluke

(Breeder - Mrs Liz Nelson MBE)

Draw

D WHITE, ROYAL BLUE stars, RED and WHITE diabolo on sleeves, 16 WHITE cap, RED star.

HH Landed a couple of notable 1m handicaps at York in 2019; closed out with a second in Listed grade at Ayr; good fourth in this race two years ago but didn’t fare so well last year and has a stiffer mark now.

Official BHA Rating 108

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The Royal Hunt Cup (Heritage Handicap) - continued

Form

Owner

Trainer Age st lb

4 VALE OF KENT (IRE) (12)

5 9 9 (135)

10224-3 B g Kodiac - Red Vale (IRE) (Halling (USA))

SHEIKH HAMDAN BIN MOHAMMED AL MAKTOUM

MARK JOHNSTON, Middleham

Joe Fanning

(Breeder - Stock Vale Ltd)

D

(lbs)

Draw

12

SILVER, tassel on cap.

HH Third in Newmarket Listed event on reappearance; in good form in major handicaps last summer, winning the Bunbury Cup (7f ) then runner-up at Glorious Goodwood and York’s Ebor festival (both 1m); current mark demands more.

Official BHA Rating 108

5 CARDSHARP (10)

5 9 8 (134)

0100-40 B g Lonhro (AUS) - Pure Illusion (IRE) (Danehill (USA))

SHEIKH HAMDAN BIN MOHAMMED AL MAKTOUM

MARK JOHNSTON, Middleham

Adam Kirby

(Breeder - Godolphin)

Draw

1

SILVER, ROYAL BLUE cap.

HH On a winning mark but he’s yet to score beyond 7f and was well-held in this contest in 2019 when last seen over 1m, albeit not helped by soft ground; others preferred.

Official BHA Rating 107

6 LORD TENNYSON (12)

4 9 8 (134)

12 B g Poet’s Voice - Poppet’s Passion (Clodovil (IRE)) GODOLPHIN Frankie Dettori

JOHN GOSDEN, Newmarket

(Breeder - Whatton Manor Stud)

D

Draw

14

ROYAL BLUE.

HHHH Promising sort who won well on Chelmsford debut (1m, AW) in February then finished second in Newmarket Listed race (1m, good to firm) on return from lockdown; lack of experience is a worry in a race of this nature but by the same token he’s the least exposed contender; has to be feared.

Official BHA Rating 107

7 FOX CHAMPION (IRE) (10)

4 9 8 (134)

03000-0 B c Kodiac - Folegandros Island (FR) (Red Rocks (IRE)) KING POWER RACING CO LTD

RICHARD HANNON, Marlborough

Sean Levey

(Breeder - Con Marnane)

D

Draw

17

ROYAL BLUE, WHITE hoop, striped sleeves, RED cap.

HH Won last year’s German 2,000 Guineas and finished third in the Prix Jean Prat; not in the same form since and needs a significant revival if he’s to land this hot prize on handicap debut.

Official BHA Rating 107 (-2)

8 QAYSAR (FR) (11)

5 9 8 (134)

16110-3 B g Choisir (AUS) - Coco Demure (IRE) (Titus Livius (FR)) AL SHAQAB RACING

RICHARD HANNON, Marlborough

Ryan Moore

(Breeder - S.N.C. Scuderia Waldeck)

D

SILVER, GOLD braid, MAROON cap, GOLD tassel.

Draw

22

HHH Successful four times (7f/1m) last August/September; came from a remarkable position when close third

( just behind Pogo) over 7f at Newmarket on reappearance, generally detached before finishing really strongly; return to 1m may prove ideal.

Official BHA Rating 107

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5

The Royal Hunt Cup (Heritage Handicap) - continued

Form

Owner

Trainer Age st lb

9 INDEED (228)

5 9 8 (134)

211023- B g Showcasing - Argumentative (Observatory (USA)) MARCHWOOD AGGREGATES

DOMINIC FFRENCH DAVIS, Lambourn

Liam Keniry

(Breeder - Juddmonte Farms Ltd)

(lbs)

Draw

D

RED, BLACK star, WHITE sleeves, RED armlets, 8 RED cap, BLACK star.

HHH Went close in the Spring Cup at Newbury on reappearance last term (1m; stable debut) then bagged two wins; not disgraced in Listed/Group races at Newmarket in the autumn; useful flag-bearer for the yard and may have more to offer this season; each-way possibilities.

Official BHA Rating 107

10 KYNREN (IRE) (10)

6 9 8 (134)

53216-0 B g Clodovil (IRE) - Art of Gold (Excellent Art)

ELLIOTT BROTHERS & PEACOCK & PARTNER

DAVID BARRON, Thirsk

Ben Curtis

(Breeder - Rathasker Stud)

Draw

C D

LIGHT BLUE and ROYAL BLUE (quartered), ROYAL BLUE sleeves, 15 LIGHT BLUE stars, ROYAL BLUE cap, LIGHT BLUE star.

HHH Frustrating sort who has often been a ‘nearly horse’ but finally regained the winning thread in valuable handicap here (7f, soft; now 6lb higher) last October, three runs ago; fifth in this race last year; can go well but he’s expensive to follow.

Official BHA Rating 107 (-1)

11 AFAAK (208)

6 9 7 (133)

0/15004- B g Oasis Dream - Ghanaati (USA) (Giant’s Causeway (USA)) MR HAMDAN AL MAKTOUM Cieren Fallon (3)

CHARLES HILLS, Lambourn

(Breeder - Shadwell Estate Company Limited)

5

CD

ROYAL BLUE, WHITE epaulets, PINK cap.

Draw

18

HHHH Runner-up in this race in 2018 then went one better (on reappearance) last year, holding on by a whisker;

now 3lb higher but talented Cieren Fallon claims that amount; acts on fast and soft ground; holds every chance if again returning in top form.

Official BHA Rating 106

12 POGO (IRE) (11)

4 9 6 (132)

00100-2 B c Zebedee - Cute (Diktat) GARY AND LINNET WOODWARD Kieran Shoemark

CHARLES HILLS, Lambourn

(Breeder - Thomas Foy)

D

EMERALD GREEN, PINK star, striped sleeves and cap.

Draw

23

HH Successful in useful 3yo handicaps over 1m at Newmarket and York last season; close second over 7f at Newmarket on reappearance; however, back on career-high mark he is weighted to the hilt.

13 WILLIE JOHN (280)

Official BHA Rating 105

5 9 5 (131)

10/4205- B h Dansili - Izzi Top (Pivotal) SHEIKH MOHAMMED OBAID AL MAKTOUM

ROGER VARIAN, Newmarket

(Breeder - Meon Valley Stud)

YELLOW, large BLACK spots and spots on cap.

Andrea Atzeni Draw

4

HHHH Lightly raced 5yo who hasn’t quite lived up to early expectations but he’s still useful and ran well behind Elarqam in one of his races last year (1m2f ); this first attempt at 1m could be the making of him; suited by good/faster; one to consider on handicap debut.

Official BHA Rating 104

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The Royal Hunt Cup (Heritage Handicap) - continued

Form

Owner

Trainer Age st lb

14 BELL ROCK (10)

(lbs)

4 9 4 (130)

1/606-1 B g Kingman - Liberally (IRE) (Statue of Liberty (USA)) (in 5lb ex) MRS FITRI HAY Oisin Murphy

ANDREW BALDING, Kingsclere

(Breeder - Andrew Rosen)

D

Draw

PINK, EMERALD GREEN chevron, halved sleeves, 10 quartered cap.

HHHH Rather highly tried in 2019; made a successful handicap/seasonal debut at Newmarket (1m, good) ten days ago, getting up late to beat Ouzo who runs in the Silver Royal Hunt Cup earlier on this card; has low mileage and may well improve further this year; enters calculations under 5lb penalty.

Official BHA Rating 98 (+6)

15 WARGRAVE (IRE) (122)

4 9 3 (129)

62020-1 B c Galileo (IRE) - Scream Blue Murder (IRE) (Oratorio (IRE)) MR P. BOWDEN

GEORGE BAKER, Chiddingfold

(Breeder - Orpendale, Drakenstein Stud Pty Ltd)

Pat Cosgrave Draw

DARK BLUE and WHITE (quartered), 21 WHITE and BLACK halved sleeves.

HH Listed placed in Ireland; won a local Group 2 on the snow at St Moritz (1m2f ) on debut for George Baker, who won this contest in 2013 with Belgian Bill; doesn’t look particularly well treated, however.

Official BHA Rating 102

16 DARK VISION (IRE) (15)

4 9 1 (127)

65630-2 B c Dream Ahead (USA) - Black Dahlia (Dansili) GODOLPHIN

MARK JOHNSTON, Middleham

(Breeder - S. F. Bloodstock LLC)

BF

William Buick Draw

11

ROYAL BLUE, WHITE cap.

HHHHH Group 2 Vintage Stakes winner at two; had some excuses last year but made an encouraging return in Newcastle handicap (1m, AW) 15 days ago, nabbed close home by Sir Busker (runs 1:15 today) and seeming refreshed by the removal of headgear (worn last six starts in 2019); that effort tees him up nicely for a crack at this big prize; respected.

Official BHA Rating 100

17 JAHBATH (445)

4 9 1 (127)

211/110- B g Mukhadram - Oulianovsk (IRE) (Peintre Celebre (USA)) R MR HAMDAN AL MAKTOUM NE

WILLIAM HAGGAS, Newmarket N U

R of the Late Sir Eric Parker) (Breeder - -Exors N

NO

D ROYAL BLUE, WHITE epaulets, EMERALD GREEN cap.

Draw

6

HHH Progressive on AW (won four races) before big defeat in Meydan dirt Group 2 on last appearance; gelded since; has to overcome an absence but market support would be encouraging; showed promise on sole turf start (debut).

Official BHA Rating 100

18 FOX POWER (IRE) (102)

4 9 0 (126)

2 /14-624 Gr c Dark Angel (IRE) - Zenella (Kyllachy) KING POWER RACING CO LTD

RICHARD HANNON, Marlborough

(Breeder - Diomed Bloodstock Ltd)

D BF

Pat Dobbs Draw

ROYAL BLUE, WHITE hoop, WHITE sleeves, 7 ROYAL BLUE stars, WHITE cap, ROYAL BLUE star.

HH Listed winner on AW as a 3yo; beaten favourite (finished fourth) in notable handicap at Wolverhampton last time out; faces tough task off same mark returned to turf, 7lb higher than when last seen in this sphere.

Official BHA Rating 99

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The Royal Hunt Cup (Heritage Handicap) - continued

Form

Owner

Trainer Age st lb

19 BEATBOXER (USA) (312)

4 9 0 (126)

10/4105- B g Scat Daddy (USA) - Thmoruplathlesupay (USA) (Unbridled’s Song (USA)) GODOLPHIN

JOHN GOSDEN, Newmarket

James Doyle

(Breeder - Ramspring Farm)

D

(lbs)

Draw

2

ROYAL BLUE, RED cap.

HHH All wins on fast ground, notably last year’s Silver Bowl at Haydock; nowhere near that form in two subsequent 3yo runs, including the Britannia here; gelding operation needs to prompt a revival.

Official BHA Rating 99

20 PETRUS (IRE) (263)

5 8 13 (125)

140300- B g Zoffany (IRE) - Ambrosine (Nashwan (USA)) MR G. P. M. MORLAND

BRIAN MEEHAN, Manton

Martin Dwyer

(Breeder - Timothy Nuttall)

D

Draw

20

PINK and PURPLE (quartered), halved sleeves.

HH Won his first two starts last term, including the Spring Mile at Doncaster; mixed record afterwards and looks plenty high enough in the weights on return; down the field in this contest 12 months ago.

Official BHA Rating 98

21 BALTIC BARON (IRE) (10)

5 8 12 (124)

25030-0 B g Shamardal (USA) - Born Wild (GER) (Sadler’s Wells (USA)) GEOFF & SANDRA TURNBULL Daniel Tudhope

DAVID O’MEARA, Upper Helmsley

(Breeder - Gestut Ammerland)

Draw

DARK BLUE and PINK diabolo, chevrons on sleeves, 19 PINK cap, DARK BLUE diamond.

HH Sole win came in 2018 when trained in France; has some respectable form in Britain but not enough to suggest he’s going to land this big pot, unless first-time cheekpieces make a difference.

Official BHA Rating 97 (-1)

5

D

22 MONTATHAM (11)

4 8 12 (124)

11324-1 Gr g Showcasing - Eastern Destiny (Dubai Destination (USA)) MR HAMDAN AL MAKTOUM

WILLIAM HAGGAS, Newmarket

Dane O’Neill

(Breeder - Worksop Manor Stud)

D

Draw

5

ROYAL BLUE, WHITE epaulets, BLACK cap.

HHHH Won well at Newmarket (1m, good to firm; first run since gelded) on the revised 2,000 Guineas day and looks the type to improve further this season; in excellent hands and still has low mileage; admittedly 8lb higher in a much hotter race but still an interesting contender; has won on good/soft.

Official BHA Rating 97

23 WALHAAN (IRE) (467)

4 8 12 (124)

121/234- Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Back In The Frame (Dutch Art) ALLWINS STABLES Richard Kingscote

IAN WILLIAMS, Alvechurch

(Breeder - B. Kennedy & Mrs Ann Marie Kennedy)

PURPLE, WHITE epaulets, striped sleeves and star on cap.

Draw

9

HH Fairly useful in France for Jean-Claude Rouget, winning twice and also Listed placed; sold £35,000 in January; absent for 15 months and returns in a highly demanding race, so looks up against it on stable debut. Official BHA Rating 97

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The Royal Hunt Cup (Heritage Handicap) - continued

Form

Owner

Trainer Age st lb

24 FOX PREMIER (IRE) (321)

(lbs)

4 8 12 (124)

26/1102- B g Frankel - Fann (USA) (Diesis) KING POWER RACING CO LTD Silvestre De Sousa

ANDREW BALDING, Kingsclere

(Breeder - Rabbah Bloodstock Limited)

Draw

ROYAL BLUE, WHITE hoop, striped sleeves, 24 WHITE cap, ROYAL BLUE star.

HHH Unplaced in 1m4f handicap at this meeting last year; useful form over 1m2f otherwise in 2019, runner-up at Glorious Goodwood final start (gelded since); not fully exposed but drop back to 1m is a possible negative.

Official BHA Rating 97

Result: 1st

2nd

3rd

Distances: 1-2

2-3

Time:Min

4th .

Secs.

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 24 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 21. Tongue Strap worn by No. 21.

Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 19. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 20.

Running for the first time since Gelding No. 17, 19, 23, 24.

Record Time: 1 min 36.60 secs by Ribchester age 4 wt 9-0 good to firm, 20/06/17 Median Time: 1 min 41.40 secs 2019: AFAAK 5 9 3 Jim Crowley 20-1 (Charles Hills) 28 ran Race Summary: A gelding operation over the winter seems to have worked wonders for MONTATHAM, who looked a much improved performer when scoring over this 1m trip at Newmarket on his return. He may have most to fear from Lord Tennyson, who quickly progressed from a Chelmsford maiden win in February to chasing home Marie’s Diamond in the Listed Paradise Stakes at Newmarket last week. The third there, Vale Of Kent, is an old hand at these big-field handicaps and looks to have improved now stepped up to 1m. Others of interest are last year’s winner Afaak and the lightly-raced Fox Premier, who recorded a smart performance at Goodwood last summer when last seen but may require longer trips to show his best.

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Race Predictor: MONTATHAM LORD TENNYSON VALE OF KENT Forecast: 8-1 Alrajaa, Lord Tennyson, 9-1 Bell Rock, Montatham, 10-1 Dark Vision (IRE), 11-1 Vale of Kent (IRE), 12-1 Fox Power (IRE), 14-1 Beatboxer (USA), Fox Premier (IRE), 16-1 What’s The Story, Qaysar (FR), 18-1 Pogo (IRE), Willie John, Jahbath, 20-1 Raising Sand, Indeed, Kynren (IRE), 22-1 Cardsharp, Baltic Baron (IRE), 25-1 Fox Champion (IRE), Afaak, Wargrave (IRE), Petrus (IRE), 33-1 Walhaan (IRE)

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4.10 Sixth Race

Ascot Racecourse is giving a prize of £300 to the lad or girl responsible for the best turned out horse, and a prize of £300 to the lad or girl responsible for the winning horse.

The Windsor Castle Stakes (Listed Race)

Five Furlongs (5F) (1,000 metres) For Two Yrs Old

Stalls - Centre

(Class 1) Total race value £40000 (FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 63)

Owners Prize Money. Winner £18656; Second £7624; Third £3812; Fourth £1908.

(Penalty Value £23680) A SS

Form Owner

1 ASTIMEGOESBY (IRE) (10)

Trainer st lb (lbs)

3 Ch c Mehmas (IRE) - Chantaleen (FR) (Falco (USA)) MRS SUSAN ROY

GEORGE BOUGHEY, Newmarket

(Breeder - Michael O’Mahony)

9 3 (129) Ben Curtis Draw

6

MAUVE.

Foaled 14.2.2018. HHH Showed speed over 6f at Newmarket (good) where he led against the far rail until collared by two Godolphin colts near the finish; half-brother to a 5f 2yo winner; interesting dropped in trip.

Official BHA Rating -

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2 CHIEF LITTLE HAWK (USA) (7) 9 3 (129)

1 Ch c Air Force Blue (USA) - Marylebone (USA) (Unbridled’s Song (USA))

MRS JOHN MAGNIER,MR M.TABOR & MR D.SMITH

AIDAN O’BRIEN, Ireland

(Breeder - Chelston)

D

Ryan Moore Draw

2

DARK BLUE.

Foaled 20.5.2018. HHHH Air Force Blue colt who travelled well in the lead and scored nicely at Navan (5f, good to firm) last week; all-conquering stable won this race in 2015 and 2019; potentially smart and has to be feared.

Official BHA Rating -

3 FAST START (9)

2 B c Dubawi (IRE) - Certify (USA) (Elusive Quality (USA)) GODOLPHIN

SAEED BIN SUROOR, Newmarket

(Breeder - Godolphin)

9 3 (129) William Buick Draw

8

ROYAL BLUE.

Foaled 16.5.2018. HHH Dubawi colt who kept on for second behind an emphatic winner at Haydock (6f, good to soft); possibly not crying out for this drop to 5f, though the stiff test is some help.

Official BHA Rating -

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The Windsor Castle Stakes (Listed Race) - continued

Form Owner

Trainer st lb (lbs)

4 FOOLS RUSH IN (IRE) (15)

9 3 (129)

3 Br c Mehmas (IRE) - Faddwa (IRE) (Arcano (IRE)) CALLING THE SHOTS Richard Kingscote

TOM DASCOMBE, Malpas

(Breeder - Stephanie Hanly)

PINK, BLACK sleeves, PINK diamonds.

Draw

14

Foaled 11.1.2018. HH Finished 1l third to Muker at Newcastle; does not look an obvious winner in this tougher context.

Official BHA Rating -

5 GET IT (13)

2 B c Twilight Son - Pine Ridge (Elusive City (USA)) MR ANDREW L. COHEN

CLIVE COX, Hungerford

(Breeder - Wood Hall Stud)

9 3 (129) Adam Kirby Draw

ROYAL BLUE, WHITE star, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, 1 WHITE stars and stars on cap.

Foaled 1.3.2018. HHH Made the running against the near rail and kept on well at Newmarket (5f, good to firm), beating all bar the well-supported Eye Of Heaven who is likely to be a leading contender for the Norfolk; possibilities. Official BHA Rating -

6 HYDE PARK BARRACKS (USA) (7) 9 3 (129)

3 B c Air Force Blue (USA) - Secret Charm (IRE) (Green Desert (USA))

MR M. TABOR, D. SMITH & MRS JOHN MAGNIER

AIDAN O’BRIEN, Ireland

(Breeder - Frank Hutchinson)

ROYAL BLUE, ORANGE disc, striped sleeves and cap.

Sean Levey Draw

17

Foaled 14.3.2018. HHH Finished third, beaten almost 3l, in the Navan race won by stablemate Chief Little Hawk; no apparent reason why he should reverse placings with that rival.

Official BHA Rating -

7 MACHO PRIDE (IRE) (11)

1 B c Camacho - Proud Maria (IRE) (Medicean) THE AUCKLAND LODGE PARTNERSHIP R

BEN HASLAM, Middleham NE

D

N NO

N(Breeder - Mr R. Galway)

-RU

9 3 (129)

Draw

ROYAL BLUE, RED sleeves, ROYAL BLUE armlets, 7 WHITE cap.

Foaled 19.4.2018. HH Successful in novice race at Newcastle (5f, AW), beating Tantastic by 1l; will do well to follow up at this markedly stronger level.

Official BHA Rating -

8 MIGHTY GURKHA (IRE) (12)

1 B c Sepoy (AUS) - Royal Debt (Royal Applause) MR MOHAMMED RASHID

ARCHIE WATSON, Upper Lambourn

(Breeder - Rabbah Bloodstock Limited)

9 3 (129) Hollie Doyle Draw

ROYAL BLUE, WHITE disc, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, 11 WHITE spots.

Foaled 14.2.2018. HHHH Fractious at the start (unshipped Hollie Doyle at one point) but looked superb once under way at Lingfield (6f, AW) where he powered clear in the latter stages and justified strong support, scoring by over 7l; evidently useful.

Official BHA Rating -

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The Windsor Castle Stakes (Listed Race) - continued

Form Owner

Trainer st lb (lbs)

9 MUKER (IRE) (15)

9 3 (129)

1 Ch c Mehmas (IRE) - Naias (IRE) (Namid) SYPS (UK) LTD Paul Mulrennan

PHILLIP MAKIN, Easingwold

(Breeder - Mr Joe & June Staunton)

D

Draw

ROYAL BLUE, 10 DARK BLUE Cross of Lorraine and sleeves.

Foaled 22.3.2018. HH Made all for a neck success at Newcastle (5f, AW), belying his 20-1 odds; not convinced he’s going to follow up in this much harder contest.

Official BHA Rating -

10 SELECTED (IRE) (11)

4 B c Mehmas (IRE) - Sodashy (IRE) (Noverre (USA)) SHEIKH ABDULLAH ALMALEK ALSABAH

RICHARD FAHEY, Malton

(Breeder - Tom Darcy and Vincent McCarthy)

9 3 (129) Joe Fanning Draw

WHITE, GOLD braid, GREEN sleeves, 13 GREEN cap with GOLD tassel.

Foaled 2.3.2018. HH Finished fourth to Macho Pride at Newcastle, looking green and in need of 6f+; hard to fancy.

Official BHA Rating -

11 SHERIFF BIANCO (USA) (26)

2 B c Speightster (USA) - Summer Rules (USA) (Perfect Soul (IRE)) QATAR RACING LIMITED

WESLEY A. WARD, USA

(Breeder - SF Bloodstock LLC)

9 3 (129) Oisin Murphy Draw

CLARET, GOLD braid, CLARET sleeves, 16 CLARET cap, GOLD tassel.

Foaled 16.2.2018. HHHH Stablemate of Sunshine City; finished second to main market rival in maiden at Churchill Downs (4.5f, dirt) last month, shaping perfectly well; likely player with progress on the cards.

Official BHA Rating -

12 STAY SMART (8)

1 B c Brazen Beau (AUS) - Absolutely Right (IRE) (Teofilo (IRE)) MR HAMAD RASHED BIN GHEDAYER

DAVID O’MEARA, Upper Helmsley

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(Breeder - Rabbah Bloodstock Limited)

D

9 3 (129) David Nolan Draw

WHITE, DARK BLUE and WHITE check sleeves, 3 DARK BLUE cap.

Foaled 25.3.2018. HH Form of last week’s Wolverhampton win (5f, AW) looks nothing special; others preferred.

Official BHA Rating -

13 STEADMAN (IRE) (14)

9 3 (129)

2 B c Elzaam (AUS) - Coconut Kisses (Bahamian Bounty) FROM THE FRONT RACING Daniel Tudhope

DAVID O’MEARA, Upper Helmsley

(Breeder - Miss Joanne Comer)

LIGHT GREEN, WHITE chevron and sleeves.

Draw

18

Foaled 11.4.2018. HHH Encouraging start at Yarmouth (5f, good to firm) where he beat all bar bright prospect The Lir Jet; several 5f 2yo winners close up in pedigree, including two winning siblings; likely set for a productive campaign but this is a much deeper race.

Official BHA Rating -

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The Windsor Castle Stakes (Listed Race) - continued

Form Owner

Trainer st lb (lbs)

14 TACTICAL (13)

3 B c Toronado (IRE) - Make Fast (Makfi) THE QUEEN

ANDREW BALDING, Kingsclere

(Breeder - The Queen)

9 3 (129) James Doyle Draw

PURPLE, GOLD braid, SCARLET sleeves, BLACK velvet cap, 20 GOLD fringe.

Foaled 14.2.2018. HHHHH Ties in closely with Get It on Newmarket running and his effort can be marked up a bit, as he met some trouble in the closing stages (then kept on for third); stable in good form and represents The Queen; has a fighting chance of being a Royal winner.

Official BHA Rating -

15 TANTASTIC (11)

2 B c Mayson - Love Island (Acclamation) SPRING COTTAGE SYNDICATE 2

BRIAN ELLISON, Malton

(Breeder - Hellwood Stud Farm)

RED, YELLOW braces, chevrons on sleeves, striped cap.

Foaled 22.1.2018. HH Kept on for second behind Macho Pride at Newcastle; this is harder.

16 TENTH CENTURY (6)

9 3 (129) Ben Robinson Draw

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Official BHA Rating -

9 3 (129)

2 B c Fountain of Youth (IRE) - Sukuma (IRE) (Highest Honor (FR)) ONTOAWINNER 8 Silvestre De Sousa

MICHAEL BELL, Newmarket

(Breeder - Bearstone Stud Limited)

Draw

YELLOW and WHITE (quartered), YELLOW sleeves, 19 WHITE armlets, YELLOW cap.

Foaled 12.3.2018. HH Led for a long way in small field at Lingfield (5f, AW) last Thursday, collared close home; now faces much stiffer competition, including for the lead.

Official BHA Rating -

17 VICTORY HEIGHTS (IRE) (15) 9 3 (129)

1 B c Siyouni (FR) - Zibeling (IRE) (Cape Cross (IRE)) MR SAEED MANANA

JAMES TATE, Newmarket

(Breeder - Rifa Mustang Europe Ltd)

D

WHITE, RED sash, RED and WHITE striped cap.

P. J. McDonald Draw

4

Foaled 12.4.2018. HHH Fairly workmanlike at Newcastle (5f, AW) but got the job done and looks open to progress for respected connections; not without a chance.

Official BHA Rating -

18 YAZAMAN (IRE) (6)

9 3 (129)

1 B c Kodiac - Online Alexander (IRE) (Acclamation) SHEIKH AHMED AL MAKTOUM Tom Marquand

WILLIAM HAGGAS, Newmarket

(Breeder - Mountarmstrong Stud)

D

YELLOW, BLACK epaulets.

Draw

5

Foaled 17.2.2018. HHH Hard to rate last week’s Yarmouth win (5f, good) highly as he beat only three rivals and they all finished in a bit of a heap; however, he’s in excellent hands and may progress; again wears blinkers.

Official BHA Rating -

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The Windsor Castle Stakes (Listed Race) - continued

Form Owner

19 HONEYDEW (IRE) (10)

Trainer st lb (lbs)

5 Ch f Dandy Man (IRE) - Leenavesta (USA) (Arch (USA)) MR NEIL SIMPSON & PARTNERS

SYLVESTER KIRK, Upper Lambourn

8 12 (124) Luke Morris

(Breeder - Knockainey Stud)

Draw

9

GREY, BROWN sleeves and cap.

Foaled 14.4.2018. H Recorded a modest RPR at Lingfield (5f, AW), finishing fifth; easily opposed. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 7/6/2020 it was reported that the horse hung right handed off the bend.

Official BHA Rating -

20 SUNSHINE CITY (USA) (48)

8 12 (124)

1 B or Br f Creative Cause (USA) - Object (USA) (War Front (USA)) KENNETH L & SARAH K RAMSEY Frankie Dettori

WESLEY A. WARD, USA

(Breeder - Kenneth L. Ramsey & Sarah K. Ramsey)

Draw

WHITE, RED ‘R’, RED sleeves, WHITE armlets, 12 RED cap, WHITE ‘R’

Foaled 21.4.2018. HHHH One of two runners for US trainer Wesley Ward, who won this race in 2009 and 2014; justified favouritism in maiden claimer at Gulfstream (4.5f, dirt) in April, proving short of pace until finding her stride in the straight and coming with a strong run to lead close home; gave impression she’ll be suited by the demands of this race (stiff 5f, likely frenetic gallop); Frankie Dettori booked; commands respect.

Official BHA Rating -

Result: 1st

2nd

3rd

Distances: 1-2

2-3

Time:Min

4th .

Secs.

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 20 Blinkers worn first time by No. 20. Blinkers worn by No. 18.

Record Time: 58.80 secs by No Nay Never age 2 wt 9-1 good to firm, 20/06/13 Median Time: 1 min 0.70 secs 2019: SOUTHERN HILLS (IRE) 2 9 3 Ryan Moore 7-1 (Aidan O’Brien) 21 ran

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The Windsor Castle Stakes (Listed Race) - continued

Race Summary: With 11 Royal Ascot winners on the board from 65 runners, with a strike-rate of 17% and a level-stakes profit of £45 to a £1 stake over the past 11 years, Wesley Ward cannot be ignored, particularly in two-year-old races. He won this with Hootenanny in 2014 and his runners here are the Qatar Racing-owned Sheriff Bianco, second on dirt at Churchill Downs last month, and Sunshine City, a winner at Gulfstream Park in April. Aidan O’Brien is the most successful trainer in this race in the past decade with two wins, including Southern Hills last year. His main representative this time is CHIEF LITTLE HAWK, a smooth winner at Navan on his debut last week. Archie Watson saddled the winner of this race two years ago and sends out runaway seven-length Lingfield winner Mighty Gurkha, while Get It and Tactical, second and third in a smart-looking race at Newmarket, are others to consider.

Race Predictor: CHIEF LITTLE HAWK MIGHTY GURKHA GET IT Forecast: 4-1 Mighty Gurkha (IRE), 11-2 Chief Little Hawk (USA), 8-1 Victory Heights (IRE), Sunshine City (USA), 9-1 Tactical, 11-1 Get It, 12-1 Astimegoesby (IRE), Muker (IRE), Yazaman (IRE), 14-1 Sheriff Bianco (USA), 16-1 Fast Start, Hyde Park Barracks (USA), 18-1 Fools Rush In (IRE), Stay Smart, 22-1 Steadman (IRE), 40-1 Tenth Century, 100-1 Selected (IRE), Tantastic, Honeydew (IRE)

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4.40 Seventh Race

Ascot Racecourse is giving a prize of £300 to the lad or girl responsible for the best turned out horse, and a prize of £300 to the lad or girl responsible for the winning horse.

The Copper Horse Handicap Stakes One Mile About Six Furlongs (14F Abt 34Yds) (2,800 metres) For Four Yrs Old And Upwards

Stalls - Inside

(Class 2) Total race value £35000 (FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 63)

Owners Prize Money. Winner £17724; Second £5873; Third £2937; Fourth £1467.

(Penalty Value £22641.50) 27 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS

Form

Owner

Trainer Age st lb

1 COLLIDE (8)

(lbs)

5 9 11 (137)

4504-11 B h Frankel - Scuffle (Daylami (IRE)) (in 5lb ex) MR K. ABDULLAH Ryan Moore

HUGO PALMER, Newmarket

(Breeder - Juddmonte Farms Ltd)

D

GREEN, PINK sash and cap, WHITE sleeves.

Draw

2

HHHH Good handicapper last season but has been better than ever since back from wind operation late last year, including

wins at Cagnes (1m4f; Listed) in February and back handicapping on AW (1m6f ) last week; this is harder under a penalty but in great form and still on the upgrade so has to be respected.

Official BHA Rating 101 (+4)

2 FLOATING ARTIST (10)

4 9 10 (136)

26/514-0 B c Nathaniel (IRE) - Miss Kenton (IRE) (Pivotal) MR MICHAEL PESCOD

RICHARD HANNON, Marlborough

(Breeder - Canning Bloodstock Ltd)

C LIGHT BLUE and BLACK stripes, BLACK sleeves and cap.

Pat Dobbs Draw

10

HHHHH Showed improved form when upped to 1m4f last summer, winning useful handicap here then close fourth in Group 3 Gordon Stakes at Goodwood; not too far off that level when running very respectably on recent return and, off a pretty fair mark and having shaped as if this trip will be fine, has good claims.

Official BHA Rating 105

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3 ALRIGHT SUNSHINE (IRE) (11) 5 9 10 (136)

21121-5 B g Casamento (IRE) - Miss Gibraltar (Rock of Gibraltar (IRE)) PAUL & CLARE ROONEY Daniel Tudhope

KEITH DALGLEISH, Carluke

(Breeder - Peter & Hugh McCutcheon)

D

DARK BLUE and YELLOW (quartered), striped sleeves.

Draw

7

HHH Three from four in bumpers before progressing well when switched to the Flat last year, winding up with 2m1f Ayr handicap win in September; very respectable effort in face of tough task in a Group 3 on recent return (AW); further progress pretty likely this year but a career-best is needed to defy this mark.

Official BHA Rating 105

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The Copper Horse Handicap Stakes - continued

Form

Owner

Trainer Age st lb

(lbs)

4 DUBAI HORIZON (IRE) (111) 6 9 9 (135)

0-00203 B g Poet’s Voice - Chibola (ARG) (Roy (USA)) GODOLPHIN

SAEED BIN SUROOR, Newmarket

William Buick

(Breeder - Mrs James Wigan)

Draw

11

ROYAL BLUE.

HHHH Just one down-the-field run last year but as good as ever in the UAE this winter, last time third in 1m6f Group 3 at Meydan in February; unexposed at this trip; solid each-way chance if back from his break in top form.

Official BHA Rating 104

5 ERNESTO (GER) (276)

5 9 8 (134)

105356- Ch g Reliable Man - Enrica (Niniski (USA)) BUXTED PARTNERSHIP

IAN WILLIAMS, Alvechurch

Ben Curtis

(Breeder - Gestut Rottgen)

Draw

D

ROYAL BLUE, WHITE hoops, 6 YELLOW and WHITE halved sleeves, YELLOW cap.

HH Listed winner in Germany (1m6f) on reappearance last year; off since September and was bought for 115,000euros in November; has since been gelded; this looks a tough mark on balance of his form and others are preferred.

Official BHA Rating -

6 SHAILENE (IRE) (10)

5 9 8 (134)

53314-4 Ch m Rip Van Winkle (IRE) - Snow Key (USA) (Cozzene (USA)) MR GEORGE STRAWBRIDGE Silvestre De Sousa

ANDREW BALDING, Kingsclere

(Breeder - George Strawbridge)

WHITE, EMERALD GREEN hoop.

Draw

1

HHH Won twice last year, in an Italian Listed race and a Newbury handicap; good third in top 1m6f handicap at Goodwood

showed she stays this trip while she ran well enough on recent return (Group 3) to suggest the ability is fully intact; this mark, 5lb higher than at Goodwood, may well be beyond her for win purposes.

Official BHA Rating 103 (-1)

7 THEMAXWECAN (IRE) (9)

4 9 7 (133)

51210-5 B c Maxios - Psychometry (FR) (Danehill Dancer (IRE)) MR DOUGLAS LIVINGSTON

MARK JOHNSTON, Middleham

James Doyle

(Breeder - Niarchos Family)

Draw

C

ROYAL BLUE and WHITE (quartered), WHITE sleeves, 14 RED armlets, ROYAL BLUE cap, WHITE diamonds.

HHH Progressed well last season, including handicap wins here and at Goodwood, both at 2m; a well-run 1m6f round here should be fine and ran well enough on last week’s return to suggest he’ll be close to his peak today; this mark is no gift but still worth close consideration.

Official BHA Rating 102 (-1)

8 DEAL A DOLLAR (107)

4 9 4 (130)

103-342 B c Frankel - Cape Dollar (IRE) (Cape Cross (IRE)) MR SAEED SUHAIL Stevie Donohoe

DAVID SIMCOCK, Newmarket

(Breeder - Rabbah Bloodstock Limited)

ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW chevron, RED cap.

Draw

3

HH Useful handicapper on turf/AW who was in good form when last seen in early March, when a close second on

Wolverhampton AW; 2lb rise to this career-high mark means that more is needed and yet to convince stamina-wise in three runs at beyond 1m4f, two at 1m6f and once at 2m; others appeal more.

Official BHA Rating 99

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The Copper Horse Handicap Stakes - continued

Form

Owner

Trainer Age st lb

9 AMAZING RED (IRE) (11)

(lbs)

7 9 4 (130)

30106-5 B g Teofilo (IRE) - Artisia (IRE) (Peintre Celebre (USA)) THE HON R J ARCULLI Cieren Fallon (3)

ED DUNLOP, Newmarket

(Breeder - Foursome Thoroughbreds, Muir & Waldron)

Draw

D LIGHT BLUE and RED diamonds, LIGHT BLUE sleeves, 17 RED cap, LIGHT BLUE diamond.

HH Up and down look to last season, the highlight coming with a Listed win in Spain in August; trip and ground here are ideal but needs to leave recent reappearance form well behind and weighted up to his best too.

Official BHA Rating 99

10 FUJAIRA PRINCE (IRE) (362) 6 9 4 (130)

2 /11/123- Gr or Ro g Pivotal - Zam Zoom (IRE) (Dalakhani (IRE)) SHEIKH MOHAMMED OBAID AL MAKTOUM

ROGER VARIAN, Newmarket

(Breeder - Rabbah Bloodstock Limited)

Andrea Atzeni Draw

16

YELLOW, large BLACK spots and spots on cap.

HHHH Lightly raced 6yo who has been off since a fine third at this meeting (1m4f ) last year, when again giving the firm impression that a step up to this trip would suit; met some trouble there so form can be upgraded; has won first time out for last two seasons and big run likely if resuming in top form back from his year off.

Official BHA Rating 99

11 RANCH HAND (249)

4 9 4 (130)

115510- B g Dunaden (FR) - Victoria Montoya (High Chaparral (IRE)) KINGSCLERE RACING CLUB

ANDREW BALDING, Kingsclere

(Breeder - Kingsclere Stud)

D

David Probert Draw

8

BLACK, GOLD Cross and stripe on cap

HHHH Did well in first season on the track last year, highlight coming when winning valuable 1m6f 3yo contest at Haydock (1m6f, soft) in September; won first time out last year; unproven on good or faster but interesting otherwise, off fair mark (5lb higher than at Haydock) and with profile strongly suggesting he’ll be better again this year.

Official BHA Rating 99

12 HOCHFELD (IRE) (409)

6 9 3 (129)

4220/00- B g Cape Cross (IRE) - What A Charm (IRE) (Key of Luck (USA))

SHEIKH HAMDAN BIN MOHAMMED AL MAKTOUM

MARK JOHNSTON, Middleham

(Breeder - Kenilworth House Stud)

D

Joe Fanning Draw

4

SILVER, tassel on cap.

HH Interesting on some of his 2018 form but off for 13 months since down the field (albeit not beaten far) in second of two runs last year and it will be quite some feat if top trainer has this 6yo ready to show his old form first time back; trip/ground are fine but others look likelier.

Official BHA Rating 98

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13 HERE AND NOW (613)

6 9 3 (129)

/03140/- B g Dansili - Look Here (Hernando (FR)) 0 THE HON R J ARCULLI

RALPH BECKETT, Kimpton Down

(Breeder - Lawn Stud)

Harry Bentley Draw

LIGHT BLUE and RED diamonds, 12 LIGHT BLUE sleeves, WHITE cap.

HH Useful staying handicapper as 3yo and 4yo but has been off since breaking a blood vessel in the 2018 Cesarewitch and a great deal has to be taken on trust by any would-be supporters here; has too much to prove. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 13/10/2018 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.

Official BHA Rating 98

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The Copper Horse Handicap Stakes - continued

Form

Owner

Trainer Age st lb

(lbs)

14 EDDYSTONE ROCK (IRE) (102) 8 9 3 (129)

50110-3 Ch g Rock of Gibraltar (IRE) - Bayberry (UAE) (Bering) CURTIS, MALT & WILLIAMS

JOHN BEST, Sittingbourne

(Breeder - Ballygallon Stud Limited)

Adam Kirby Draw

C WHITE, ORANGE seams, ORANGE sleeves, 15 WHITE stars, WHITE cap, ORANGE star.

HHH Came through from the back for good 2m handicap wins here and at York last August and far from weighted out of this off 3lb higher mark than for latter success; well beaten on seasonal debut on AW back in March though, so a leap of faith is needed to presume he’ll be in peak form.

Official BHA Rating 98

15 ALMANIA (IRE) (257)

4 9 2 (128)

054563- B g Australia - Sent From Heaven (IRE) (Footstepsinthesand) MR SAEED SUHAIL

DAVID SIMCOCK, Newmarket

(Breeder - Triermore Stud)

Jim Crowley Draw

ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW chevron, YELLOW cap, 19 ROYAL BLUE spots.

HHHH Some useful form for Sir Michael Stoute at up to 1m6f without winning last season, including sound handicap fourth here (1m4f ) in July; will presumably be dropped in and ridden from off the pace from this wide draw; has been gelded; pick of last season’s form gives this 4yo possibilities for his new yard (same owner).

Official BHA Rating 97

16 SELINO (243)

4 9 2 (128)

223311- B g Champs Elysees - Air Kiss (Red Ransom (USA)) QATAR RACING LIMITED

JAMES FANSHAWE, Newmarket

(Breeder - St Clare Hall Stud)

D

Oisin Murphy Draw

CLARET, GOLD braid, CLARET sleeves, 9 CLARET cap, GOLD tassel.

HHHH Improved once sent handicapping in last year’s first season, including breakthrough success at Redcar (1m6f) in August and then a wide-margin winner on Wolverhampton AW (2m) in October; seemed well suited by step up to 2m on latter occasion so return to 1m6f not certain to suit but still shortlisted up 12lb, with further progress pretty likely this year. Official BHA Rating 97

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The Copper Horse Handicap Stakes - continued

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 19 Blinkers worn by No. 8. Visor worn by No. 4, 16. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 13.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 17. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 5, 15.

Record Time: 2 mins 59.36 secs by Big Orange age 3 wt 9-4 good, 03/10/14 Median Time: 3 mins 4.30 secs 2019: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR Race Summary: This race looks tailor-made for FUJAIRA PRINCE who has not been out since the Royal meeting last year when third after a troubled passage in the Duke of Edinburgh Handicap.

Now a six-year-old, he has managed only six career starts so has huge potential to exploit.

The consistent and lightly raced Almania has been gelded and changed stables from Sir Michael Stoute to David Simcock since finishing third over course and distance in October.

Selino, purchased by Qatar Racing since cantering to victory by 10 lengths over 2m at Wolverhampton in October, should not be underestimated.

Race Predictor: FUJAIRA PRINCE ALMANIA SELINO Forecast: 6-1 Collide, 8-1 Fujaira Prince (IRE), 9-1 Dubai Horizon (IRE), 11-1 Almania (IRE), Selino, 12-1 Themaxwecan (IRE), Ranch Hand, Eddystone Rock (IRE), 16-1 Floating Artist, Shailene (IRE), Deal A Dollar, 18-1 Alright Sunshine (IRE), 22-1 Hochfeld (IRE), 25-1 Ernesto (GER), Amazing Red (IRE), Here And Now

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Racing Notices Position Of Stalls Straight Course - Centre Round Course - Inside Form Guide And Rating Under each horse the form is given, followed by a star rating and its official BHA Rating. The form guides and star ratings are compiled by the Racing Post.

Horse Welfare At every race meeting at Ascot there are four specially qualified equine vets appointed to look after the welfare of all horses racing on these days.

During each race, vets follow the horses by car and can attend a casualty in the same response time as the paramedic teams responsible for human casualties. It is now standard practice for screens to be fixed around any horse receiving veterinary treatment on the ground. This does not reflect on the severity of an injury, but allows the vet some privacy and the patient a calm environment in which to make a recovery.

Please do not always assume the worst if you see screens around a fallen horse.

Race Information The names of probable Riders, Weights, Pedigrees, Trainers’ Names, Descriptions and Value of Races have been added for the convenience of the Public, but are not guaranteed as correct.

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Race Conditions First Race 1.15 - THE SILVER ROYAL HUNT CUP HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) (A consolation race for The Royal Hunt Cup) (see page 10) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code; £22641 to the winning horse The second to receive £6737, the third £3367 and the fourth £1683; for three yrs old and upwards; ONE MILE (1,600 metres) Royal Hunt Cup Course (8f ); Enter by noon, June 11th and pay £175 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 14th.

Lowest weight 8st; Highest weight not less than 9st 10lb Penalties, after June 6th, 2020, a winner of a race 5lb Of 2 races 7lb NOTE: Any horse rated above 110 shall initially be treated as having that rating and the highest weight allotted shall be 9st 10lb. Subsequently, the excess over 110 in any rating shall be allotted to that horse without limitation to the highest weight to be carried.; Owners and trainers may nominate their horse(s) at the declaration stage for entry to this race having been eliminated from the 2020 Royal Hunt Cup (Class 2 Heritage Handicap). Owners not wishing to take up a place in this consolation race will be eligible for a full refund of their stake in accordance with the Rules of Racing. PLEASE NOTE: Because this race is a consolation race for 2020 The Royal Hunt Cup (Class 2 Heritage Handicap), reserves for the Royal Hunt Cup will not be utilised for the 2020 The Royal Hunt Cup or its consolation race. 24 entries at £175. - Closed June 11th, 2020 Second Race 1.50 - THE HAMPTON COURT STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 3) (see page 18) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code; £35520 to the winning horse The second to receive £13434, the third £6714 and the fourth £3354; for three yrs old only, which have not won a Group 1 or Group 2 Pattern race; ONE MILE abt TWO FURLONGS (9f abt 212yds) (1,900 metres); Enter by noon, June 11th and pay £600 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 14th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st; fillies 8st 11lb Penalties, a winner of a Group 3 race 4lb; ASCOT RACECOURSE LIMITED will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, a Challenge Cup will be presented to the winning owner, to be held until May 1st, 2021. The lad or girl in charge of the best turned out horse and the winning horse in this race will each receive a prize of £300. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of LONGINES. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 17 entries at £600. - Closed June 11th, 2020 Third Race 2.25 - THE KING GEORGE V STAKES (CLASS 2 HANDICAP) (see page 24) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code; £38814 to the winning horse The second to receive £11550, the third £5772 and the fourth £2886; for three yrs old only, Rated 0-105; ONE MILE about FOUR FURLONGS (2,300 metres)Swinley (11f abt 211yds); Enter by noon, June 11th and pay £300 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 14th. Lowest weight 8st; Highest weight 9st 7lb Penalties, after June 6th, 2020, a winner of a race 4lb Of 2 races 7lb; ASCOT RACECOURSE LIMITED will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, a Challenge Cup will be presented to the winning owner, to be held until May 1st, 2020. The lad or girl in charge of the best turned out horse and the winning horse in this race will each receive a prize of £300. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/ logo of LONGINES. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. The British Horseracing Authority will amend paragraphs 28 to 32 of the Weights and Handicapping Code and the Declaration of Jockey section of the Race Entries Code in the event that raising of the weights at the 24-hour stage proves necessary. This race will be restricted to 19 runners plus three reserves. The three reserves will be nominated as R20, R21 and R22.

The procedure for the allocation and operation of the reserves protocol will be as detailed in the notice headed ‘Reserves’ which appears in the important notices following the Standard Conditions on the Racing Bulletin area of the BHA Racing Administration Internet site www2.racingadmin.co.uk. Trainers are reminded of the provisions of paragraph 41 of the Race Entry Code which require that they must notify the Racing Calendar Office immediately when the decision has been made not to run. This will maximise the list of runners and determine whether the weights will need to be raised. The British Horseracing Authority has modified the Declaration of Jockey section of the Race Entries Code and the Division of Races section of the Race Administration Code of the Rules of Racing for the purposes of this race. The British Horseracing Authority has authorised that the maximum number of runners in this race shall be determined by the normal Safety Factor applicable for the race and that a reduced Field Size Limit shall not apply. 26 entries at £300. - Closed June 11th, 2020 Fourth Race 3.00 - THE PRINCE OF WALES’S STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 1) (British Champions Series) (see page 32) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code; £148000 to the winning horse The second to receive £55975, the third £27975 and the fourth £13975; for four yrs old and upwards; ONE MILE abt TWO FURLONGS (9f abt 212yds) (1,900 metres); Enter by noon, June 11th and pay £3125 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 14th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st; fillies 8st 11lb NOTE: Horses will only be eligible to run in this race provided that they have a current BHA Handicap Rating of 80 or higher by the day prior to the confirmation stage. Horses which do not qualify for a rating may also be eligible providing the BHA Handicapper is satisfied that the horse s racecourse performances up to and including the day prior to confirmation merit a provisional assessment of 80 or more higher. Horses which have not run will not be eligible. Southern Hemisphere Allowance: 4-y-o 2lb; ASCOT RACECOURSE LIMITED will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey.

In addition, a Challenge Cup will be presented to the winning owner, to be held until May 1st, 2021. The lad or girl in charge of the best turned out horse and the winning horse in this race will each receive a prize of £300. Breeders’ Cup Owners’ Premiums and the Breeders’ Cup “Win and You’re In” Program apply to this race. For full details,

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Race Conditions please contact Ascot Racecourse. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of LONGINES. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. THERE WILL BE A PARADE FOR THIS RACE. Runners will be paraded in the order requested by the Managing Executive on the day. POST RACE PARADE OF THE WINNER The BHA has modified Rule (B)29 of the Rules of Racing for the purposes of this race. The winning horse will be required to be ridden in front of the stands to the half furlong marker, prior to proceeding to the winners’ enclosure, as instructed by the racecourse officials. (No confirmation of entry is required for Supplementary entries). 12 entries at £3125. - Closed June 11th, 2020 Fifth Race 3.35 - THE ROYAL HUNT CUP (CLASS 2) (HERITAGE HANDICAP) (see page 38) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code; £48517 to the winning horse The second to receive £14437, the third £7215 and the fourth £3607; for three yrs old and upwards; ONE MILE (1,600 metres) Royal Hunt Cup Course (8f ); Enter by noon, June 11th and pay £375 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 14th.

Lowest weight 8st; Highest weight not less than 9st 10lb Penalties, after June 6th, 2020, a winner of a race 5lb Of 2 races 7lb NOTE: Any horse rated above 110 shall initially be treated as having that rating and the highest weight allotted shall be 9st 10lb. Subsequently, the excess over 110 in any rating shall be allotted to that horse without limitation to the highest weight to be carried.; ASCOT RACECOURSE LIMITED will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. The lad or girl in charge of the best turned out horse and the winning horse in this race will each receive a prize of £300. Declarations to run for this race must be made by 10.00 a.m. on Monday, June 18th and declarations of riders must be made by 1.00 p.m. on Monday, June 18th. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of LONGINES. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. Entries for this race are accepted on the understanding that owners and trainers may nominate their horse(s) at the declaration stage for entry to THE SILVER ROYAL HUNT CUP (A consolation race for the Royal Hunt Cup) (A Class 2 Handicap) in the event of their horse(s) being eliminated from the 2020 Royal Hunt Cup (Class 2 Heritage Handicap) PLEASE NOTE: There will be no reserves for the 2020 Royal Hunt Cup (Class 2 Heritage Handicap) The Ascot Racecourse Executive reserves the right to transfer this race to the Old Mile Course. 33 entries at £375. - Closed June 11th, 2020 Sixth Race 4.10 - THE WINDSOR CASTLE STAKES (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) (see page 48) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code; £23680 to the winning horse The second to receive £8956, the third £4476 and the fourth £2236; for two yrs old only; FIVE FURLONGS (5f ) (1,000 metres); Enter by noon, June 11th and pay £200 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 14th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 3lb; fillies 8st 12lb Penalties, a winner of a Listed race 3lb Of a Pattern race 5lb; ASCOT RACECOURSE LIMITED will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, a Challenge Cup will be presented to the winning owner, to be held until May 1st, 2021. The lad or girl in charge of the best turned out horse and the winning horse in this race will each receive a prize of £300. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of LONGINES. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 34 entries at £200. - Closed June 11th, 2020 Seventh Race 4.40 - THE COPPER HORSE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) (see page 54) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code; £22641 to the winning horse The second to receive £6737, the third £3367 and the fourth £1683; for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107 - see Standard Conditions); ONE MILE about SIX FURLONGS (14f abt 34yds) (2,800 metres); Enter by noon, June 11th and pay £175 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 14th. Lowest weight 8st; Highest weight 9st 10lb Penalties, after June 6th, 2020, a winner of a race 5lb Of 2 races 7lb; The British Horseracing Authority will amend paragraphs 28 to 32 of the Weights and Handicapping Code and the Declaration of Jockey section of the Race Entries Code in the event that raising of the weights at the 24-hour stage proves necessary. This race will be restricted to 16 runners plus three reserves. The three reserves will be nominated as R17, R18 and R19.

The procedure for the allocation and operation of the reserves protocol will be as detailed in the notice headed ‘Reserves’ which appears in the important notices following the Standard Conditions on the Racing Bulletin area of the BHA Racing Administration Internet site www2.racingadmin.co.uk. Trainers are reminded of the provisions of paragraph 41 of the Race Entry Code which require that they must notify the Racing Calendar Office immediately when the decision has been made not to run. This will maximise the list of runners and determine whether the weights will need to be raised. The British Horseracing Authority has modified the Declaration of Jockey section of the Race Entries Code and the Division of Races section of the Race Administration Code of the Rules of Racing for the purposes of this race. 29 entries at £175. - Closed June 11th, 2020

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Royal Ascot Second Day Wednesday 17th June 2020

Ascot Authority (Holdings) Limited Board Sir Francis Brooke, Bt

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(Chairman)

Ian McGregor CVO

Johnny Weatherby

Harry Morley

(Her Majesty’s Representative)

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Guy Davison

Nick Smith

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